used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
(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 THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Polly became the fashion everywhere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
Beggar's
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From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
ConqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Polly became the fashion everywhere.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Polly became the fashion everywhere.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
flautists
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From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
mementonounUS /mɪˈmentoʊ/
a reminder of past events
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
and nothing more
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
vocalistsnounUS /ˈvoʊkəlɪsts/
plural of “vocalist” — a person who sings
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
warbledverbUS /ˈwɔːrbəld/
past form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
From this reading Amateur flautists played her songs, amateur vocalists warbled them.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In a score of ways enterprising tradesmen adapted the scenes and the songs to their wares and in all Polly was the principal feature.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS Before the week was out the only topic in which the town took any interest was "The Beggar's Opera," and the "all Conquering Polly," as an advertisement setting forth the attractions of a miniature screen designed as a memento of the opera, had it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hardly a week passed without one daily journal or the other burst into verse in her praise.
