afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
in addition
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
wanted intensely
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
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From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
fresheningverbUS /ˈfreʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
a young female
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
by chance
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
get by special effort
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that many delicate persons and children would attend in the afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
ungenerousadjective
lacking in magnanimity
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For these reasons Ethel desired that the decorations of the house and stage should both delight and astonish, as they had done upon the previous evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ethel went early to the opera house the morning after the eventful night of the pageant.
which person or people
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There would also be critical ones, who, having failed to secure tickets in time for the evening performance, would come to the matinee, perhaps with ungenerous spirits.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The flowers would need freshening, and the girl was determined that the matinee should give full satisfaction to those who had been denied the excitement of the opening night.
