Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a female actor

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

divisible by two

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

move upward

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

an educational institution

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

by ten times as much

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading David, too, was more deeply moved than he liked to admit even to himself.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Anne's friends had thought her the ideal "Rosalind" in the High School production of the piece, but her powers as an actress under the constant instruction of Everett Southard had increased tenfold.

up to a particular time

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."

precisely as stated

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Thrilling with pride as she eagerly watched Anne's triumph, Grace was in a maze of delight, and every round of applause that Anne received was as music to her ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE THEATRE PARTY It was a very merry party that took possession of the box that Mr. Southard had placed at their disposal and waited with ill-concealed impatience for the rise of the curtain.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His own marvelous work was a source of inspiration to Anne, and from the instant that she set foot upon the stage until the final fall of the curtain she became and was "Rosalind."