used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
Elfrida
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From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
an established custom
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
hadn't
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From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
engage in
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
and nothing more
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
PeachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
Rattray
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From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had guessed that she was clever, and could see that she was extremely good-looking.
in a serious manner
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Before the month was out he was congratulating himself upon his perception much as Rattray had a habit of doing, and was quite ready to give Elfrida every encouragement she wanted to embrace the burlesque stage seriously--it was a thundering pity she hadn't voice enough for comic opera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had nothing to complain of; the arrangement had been for a few weeks only, and had cost him the merest trifle of travelling expenses; but the day Elfrida went back to town he was inclined to parley with her, to discuss the situation, and to make suggestions for her future plan of action.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading He was under the impression that she had joined them as an aspiring novice, presumably able to gratify that or any other whim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elfrida spent five weeks with the Peach Blossom Company on their provincial tour, and in the end the manager was sorry to lose her.
