anew
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
Berenice
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From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
put or send forth
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
Florenzo
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From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
fortnight's
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From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry reveled in the part of Piccato, the jester.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading Jerry reveled in the part of Piccato, the jester.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
Leila
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From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
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 Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
a female domestic
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
Muriel
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From this reading Muriel, much to her amazement, had been chosen for Berenice, the heroine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jerry reveled in the part of Piccato, the jester.
the local environment
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
Piccato
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From this reading Jerry reveled in the part of Piccato, the jester.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
RehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading Jerry reveled in the part of Piccato, the jester.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
carry out
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Returned from their fortnight’s recreation, it did not take the illustrious cast long to pick up again in their parts.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Rehearsals of “The Maid of Honor” had been begun before the holiday vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leila was to play the male lead of Florenzo, an ambassador from the Spanish Court.
