used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
(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 It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
dearly loved
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading That gives us an opening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
Jane
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From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
engage in
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
come into possession of
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading That gives us an opening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
deliver by singing
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That gives us an opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
hard to endure
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That gives us an opening.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It having been impossible to make an appointment for his interviews, the director was accepting the situation philosophically, but it was trying, and all but exhausting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
Weatherbee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promised long waits, in the offices and parlors of musical talent had descended upon Mrs. Weatherbee and Jane.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This lady we are now waiting for is a stranger, but if we can obtain her promise to sing for us, our concert will be an assured success.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see, my dear,” she explained to Jane, “by seeing them personally, we have a chance to solicit their interest in our college, and some of these singers are the daughters of former students.
