used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
Bellvieu
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From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
Betty
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From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
chaperoned
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From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
Deichenberg
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From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
Dorothy
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From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
every person
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
Gerald
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From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
Jim
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From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
Len
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From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
LUDLOW'S
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From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
not any; not one
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
with speed
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading LUDLOW'S OFFER The holidays passed all too quickly to the happy party at Old Bellvieu.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herr and Frau Deichenberg came no more during the stay of the Judge and Molly, but Gerald and Aurora were over nearly every evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was an imported piece of the "Merry Widow" type, and everyone enjoyed it to the utmost.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One night, toward the close of the week, Aunt Betty and the Judge chaperoned a party of young people, including Dorothy, Molly, Aurora, Gerald, Jim and Len to the theater, where one of the reigning comic opera successes was on view.
