used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
in the past
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
a state at a particular time
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
Cuthbert's
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From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
immediately past
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
engage in
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
participate in games or sport
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
St
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From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
carry out
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The last performance of that great play, ten years ago, had been a brilliant success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
a special situation
From this reading The present generation of student actors were nervously anxious to equal, and, if such a thing were possible, to excel the reputation of the bygone players.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
which person or people
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOMETHING HAPPENS The charitable boys returned from the Little Sisters early in the afternoon, aglow with the warmth of their own good deeds, in time to take a rest and an early supper, and put themselves in good condition for the play that evening.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading To make the situation more critical, several of the old boys who had taken part in the play at its former presentation had been invited to witness its reproduction.
a late time of life
From this reading It was the Seniors' night, and they were to present "Richelieu" for the first time at St. Cuthbert's in years.
