used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
(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 It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
being joined in close association
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The same: three days later.”
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
equidistantadjective
the same distance apart at every point
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
ErrorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
divisible by two
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “The same: three days later.”
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
obmutescence
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From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
and nothing more
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
replicanounUS /ˈreplɪkə/
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “The same: three days later.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The same: three days later.”
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “The same: three days later.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading That, though an addition seeming insignificant, had all the latent force in it of a barrel of gunpowder with an unlighted fuse attached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So, in theatrical parlance, we lift the curtain on a scene the replica of that introduced in the second chapter of this Comedy of Errors.
at the time that
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was all as before, even to the parted figures--only with this difference: somewhat equidistant between the two sat Mrs. Davis.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The moment might come when, the match being applied, the whole of that artificial stuff of obmutescence would be blown in a flash to the winds.
