used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
in addition
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
being joined in close association
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
BalletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
gradedadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪdəd/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
Maynard
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From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
not divisible by two
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
an educational institution
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
supervisorsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “supervisor” — one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Fabian and Mr. Maynard conducted Anne and her mother to the seats reserved for them, and soon the friends and families of the scholars filed in and took their seats.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As the hall was generally used for other purposes, the floor was not graded, and the seats were not attached to the floor.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading Consequently the representative scholars not appearing on the stage, had been asked to act as ushers, and general supervisors of harmony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the sixty odd pupils in Mrs. Wellington’s school, at least fifteen of them were to participate in the play.
which person or people
From this reading There was to be a Chorus of six girls, and a Ballet, besides the principals who also acted the drama to follow.
