used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
in addition
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
Baggot
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From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
Baggot's
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From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron felt the dramatic force of it, the surprises.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
BONNIEadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
car-wheels
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From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Baron felt the dramatic force of it, the surprises.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
fairy-story
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From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Baron felt the dramatic force of it, the surprises.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Baron felt the dramatic force of it, the surprises.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
participate in games or sport
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Baron felt the dramatic force of it, the surprises.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
a special situation
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the monotonous rumble of revolving car-wheels the plot was outlined, the characters sketched.
precisely as stated
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BONNIE MAY LOOKS BACK Baggot’s play, it seemed, was really a charming thing--a modernized fairy-story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By his side sat Baggot, and in front of them were his mother and Bonnie May.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as the enthusiastic playwright proceeded with his self-appointed task, Baron began to realize, also, that he and his companions and their affairs constituted a very queer sort of drama.
