used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
agin
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From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
ain't
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
Becky
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From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
Bijah
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
dearly loved
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
Doos
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From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
enactingverbUS /eˈnæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
ett
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From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
divisible by two
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
fun'ral
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
a young female
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
hevin
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
a narrow way or road
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
a particular point in time
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
Nannie
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From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
NANNIE'S
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From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
not any; not one
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
on one occasion
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
play-actin
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From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
sence
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
sleep-walking
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From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
theatre-going
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From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
twa'n't
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
Twas
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
upsot
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From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nannie Ray, herself still very new to the delights of theatre-going, had recently seen a great actress play Lady Macbeth, and, fired with the spirit of emulation, she had been enacting the sleep-walking scene for the benefit of her country neighbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
at the time that
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
a late time of life
From this reading Doos seem good to see play-actin' agin after all these years, I declare it doos!"--and Miss Becky took up her sewing, which she had laid down in a moment of enthusiasm.
an affirmative
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
you'd
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From this reading "If you liked it half as well as I like to do it, Miss Becky, you'd like it even better than you do now," replied Lady Macbeth, with a cheerful gusto, somewhat at odds with her tragic character.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Twas Uncle 'Bijah Lane that took me, 'n' he was so upsot by their hevin' a fun'ral all acted out on the stage, that he come home and told Ma 'twa'n't no fit place for young girls to go to, 'n' I ain't never ben inside a the_ett_er sence.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading NANNIE'S THEATRE PARTY "Yes, my dear, I went to the the_ett_er myself once when I was quite a girl, younger 'n you be, I guess.
