used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
anew
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
AntigonenounUS /æˈtɪɡəni/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
divisible by two
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
usually; as a rule
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
not any; not one
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
held or filled or in use
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
an educational institution
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
TABLEAUXnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading THE TABLEAUX.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TABLEAUX.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
vivants
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From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading No study was required of them, and it was generally occupied by diversions of one kind and another, in which the whole school were at liberty to join.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Sometimes it was a dance, the teachers enjoying it as heartily as their pupils; sometimes it was a concert, and generally it was well worth hearing, for this academy was noted for its skilled musicians.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Again, it would be a play, even Antigone not being too ambitious for these amateur actors or _tableaux vivants_, which never failed to be amusing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Friday night, the work of the week being ended, was given to the young ladies as a holiday evening, which, within bounds, was entirely at their disposal.
