used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
AlbionnounUS /ˈælbiən/
archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
Albion's
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From this reading But that is not the Albion's fault.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that is not the Albion's fault.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
being one more than ten
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But that is not the Albion's fault.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
Francisco
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From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
Lotta's
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From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
most important element
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that is not the Albion's fault.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
PANCHA
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From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
To recall to mind.
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It stood on one of those thoroughfares that slant from the main stem of Market Street near Lotta's Fountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading That part of the city is of dubious repute; questionable back walls look down on the alley that leads to the stage door, and after midnight there is much light of electricity and gas and much unholy noise round its darkened bulk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PANCHA A week later, at eleven at night, a large audience was crowding out of the Albion Opera House.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you know San Francisco--the San Francisco of before the fire--you will remember the Albion.
