adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
Beyreuth
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From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
Comédie
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From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
cortège
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From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
disusedadjective
no longer in use
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
Française
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From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
Félibres
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From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
fêtes
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From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
IdlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
prearrangedverbUS /ˌpriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “prearrange” — arrange beforehand
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
pristineadjectiveUS /ˈprɪstin/
completely free from dirt or contamination
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
ProvencenounUS /ˈproʊvəns/
a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
Rhône
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From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their programme was so tempting that the offer of places in one of the craft was enough to lure us away from our prearranged route.
WagneriannounUS /ˌwæɡˈneriən/
a follower of the theories or an admirer of the music of Richard Wagner
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Lyons, the _cortège_ was to leave the Paris train and take boats down the Rhône, to their destination.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The money obtained by these representations will be spent in the restoration of the theatre, and it is expected in time to make Orange the centre of classic drama, as Beyreuth is that of Wagnerian music.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Idling up through the south of France, in company with a passionate lover of that fair land, we learned on arriving at Lyons, that the actors of the Comédie Française were to pass through there the next day, _en route_ for Orange, where a series of fêtes had been arranged by “Les Félibres.”
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This society, composed of the writers and poets of Provence, have the preservation of the Roman theatre at Orange (perhaps the most perfect specimen of classical theatrical architecture in existence) profoundly at heart, their hope being to restore some of its pristine beauty to the ruin, and give from time to time performances of the Greek masterpieces on its disused stage.
