actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mrs. McGregor's drawing-room was empty.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Mrs. McGregor's drawing-room was empty.
every person
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
McGregor's
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From this reading Mrs. McGregor's drawing-room was empty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. McGregor's drawing-room was empty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
NATHALIE
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From this reading NATHALIE.
not any; not one
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
the local environment
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
express in words
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The old people were as much interested in the proceedings as the young people, for their sons and daughters were the actors and actresses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. McGregor's drawing-room was empty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Everybody had flocked into the front parlor and arranged themselves on seats there to witness the performance; that is to say, everybody who had no part in the proceedings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Most of the young people of both sexes were behind the solemn green curtain, with its row of footlights, that separated the two rooms, dressing for their parts.
