used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
(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 Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
Bedford
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From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
book-room
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
EglantinenounUS /ˈeɡləntaɪn/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
the act of departing
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
JULIET
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
Laydon
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From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The ladies left adrift at Eglantine read in the morning paper a glowing report of the performance.
ROMEOnounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
shouldn't
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From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Bedford said she was going; she never missed an opportunity to see "Romeo and Juliet."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET That week a noted actress played Juliet several evenings in succession at the theatre in the neighbouring town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Laydon, walking in at that moment--they were all in the small book-room--caught the statement.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why shouldn't you all go?
