used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAM When the wealthy Mrs. Beldon came to visit her son at his post, the gallant Lieutenant was so pleased that he arranged a theater party in honor of his mother.
(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 Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
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in or near a particular place or position
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a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
Beldon
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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recognizable; marked
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
at any time
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
unflinching in battle or action
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past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAM When the wealthy Mrs. Beldon came to visit her son at his post, the gallant Lieutenant was so pleased that he arranged a theater party in honor of his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
a commissioned military officer
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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a form of address for a married woman
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
an organization to gain political power
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experiencing or manifesting pleasure
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affix in a public place or for public notice
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PROGRAMnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
cut with a saw
From this reading When the Lieutenant glanced over the audience he saw that every one was looking at his box.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
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for that reason; with the result that
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a male human offspring
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
They'll
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From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “‘They’ll never go out with me,’ he answered in decided tones.”
ultra-short
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Officers and their ladies were in all the boxes.
at the time that
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAM When the wealthy Mrs. Beldon came to visit her son at his post, the gallant Lieutenant was so pleased that he arranged a theater party in honor of his mother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
in the company of; together with
From this reading “‘I wonder,’ she said, with an embarrassed laugh, ‘if these ultra-short skirts will ever go out?’
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
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