used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
anew
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
in addition
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
being one more than ten
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
nursemaidnoun
a woman who is the custodian of children
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
Poppy'snounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
possessive form of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
Ravenhill's
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From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
Repertoire-Company
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From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
in the near future
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This meant that from ten o'clock in the morning until three or four in the afternoon, and again from seven until eleven at night, Poppy was parted from her baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
weanverbUS /wiːn/
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
From this reading She was obliged to permanently employ a little nursemaid, and also, to her bitter sorrow, to wean her baby.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was in bitter February weather that Poppy's engagement began, and there had been a week of heavy rehearsing before the opening night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ravenhill's was a Repertoire-Company, and the bill was changed every week, so that while they played one play at night they were busy most of the day rehearsing another for the coming week.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She soon felt the strain of the unaccustomed work.
