used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
quickly and without warning
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
camphene
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From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
give a description of
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
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 One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
for a limitless time
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
Raymond's
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From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading _An accident--a suicide--and a change of residence._ A dreadful accident abruptly terminated Mrs. Raymond's brilliant professional career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her beauty was destroyed forever, and her career upon the stage was ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus was the public deprived of a most delightful source of entertainment, and thus was a popular actress thrown out of the profession just as she had reached the pinnacle of fame, and just as she was in a fair way to acquire a handsome fortune.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One night, while she was dressing in her private room at the theatre, a camphene lamp exploded and her face was shockingly burned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be impossible for me to describe the grief, consternation and horror of the unfortunate lady, on account of this melancholy accident.
