used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
in addition
From this reading Clarence, observing this, rose also, and followed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
CLARENCEnounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading CLARENCE IS PUZZLED.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
divisible by two
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Clarence, observing this, rose also, and followed him.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
ice-water
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From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLARENCE IS PUZZLED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Clarence, observing this, rose also, and followed him.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
Plantagenetnoun
the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading CLARENCE IS PUZZLED.
determined
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Clarence, observing this, rose also, and followed him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
have in common
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
express in speech
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
required or under orders
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clarence, observing this, rose also, and followed him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading At the end of the second act, Ben, feeling thirsty, and having noticed that ice-water could be obtained in the lobby, left his seat and walked up the aisle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a large share of curiosity, and resolved to gratify it, even if it were necessary to speak to Ben himself.
at the time that
From this reading Clarence Plantagenet was so puzzled by the appearance of his cousin at a fashionable theatre at a time when he supposed him to be enjoying the hospitality of the police authorities that he paid little attention to the stage performance.
