used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
for the reason that
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
holiday-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
engage in
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
melodramasnounUS /ˈmelədrɑːməz/
plural of “melodrama” — an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
many times at short intervals
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
and nothing more
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
storekeepersnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpərz/
plural of “storekeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And such was the case on this Thanksgiving night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRACE KEEPS HER SECRET The "best" Oakdale people did not often see the melodramas that appeared from time to time at the small opera house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally, if something really good came along, Oakdale society turned out in force and filled the boxes and the orchestra seats; but, generally speaking, the little theater was only half filled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am glad there are so few people here," observed Grace, looking around the scanty audience; "because, if we have to resort to my scheme, it will make it much easier and less dangerous."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the audience was made up of farmers out holiday-making with their families, factory girls from the silk mills and a few storekeepers and clerks.
