used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
anew
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
a cherished desire
From this reading My ambition again returned to the stage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
Keighley
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From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My ambition again returned to the stage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My ambition again returned to the stage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I joined an amateur dramatic society, composed of Keighley people.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
Townfield
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From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I began to visit travelling theatres which came to Keighley, staying in Townfield Gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TO THE STAGE AGAIN Notwithstanding the kindness which I received at the mill, I could not settle down.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I had a strong inclination to get out into the world and see something.
