used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
Armitage
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From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
batonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Only one door was closed.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Only one door was closed.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
FULFILLMENTnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
a young female
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
Harmon's
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From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Behind it a black-haired girl awaited a call to fame.
Laurie
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From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one door was closed.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one door was closed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
tunefullyadverb
in a melodious manner
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
on a floor above
From this reading Failing to find her upstairs, he had hastened below, and was rushing desperately up and down the corridors, peering into the open doorways of the deserted dressing rooms.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
at the time that
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Laurie Armitage had returned to the stage and was instituting a wild search for Constance.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT The chorus were tunefully lifting up their voices in their initial number, their watchful eyes on Professor Harmon's baton, when the belated Princess hurried to her position in the wings.
