used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her attendants are in the garden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Her attendants are in the garden.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
CrucifyverbUS /ˈkruːsəfaɪ/
kill by nailing onto a cross
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
etc
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From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Her attendants are in the garden.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
Golgothanoun
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Go, send more messengers.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Go, send more messengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
participate in games or sport
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
PROCULA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
move upward
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Go, send more messengers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
SkullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She is in an extreme state of agitation.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading [_As the curtain rises PROCULA is discovered upon the steps of her house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sound of a mob, with cries of “Crucify him,” “To the Place of the Skull,” “On to Golgotha,” etc. is heard at the rise of the curtain and at intervals throughout the play._] PROCULA Go!
