adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
Addie
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From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
Addie's
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From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
AMBASSADRESSnounUS /æmˈbæsədrəs/
a woman ambassador
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
Chatfield
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From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
Copplestone
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From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
EXTRAORDINARYadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She filled the stage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
prosceniumnoun
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She filled the stage.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Addie's first accents were soft and liquid--and accompanied by a smile which was calculated to soften the seven hearts which had begun to beat a little quicker at her coming.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was as if the lights had suddenly gone down in the auditorium and up in the proscenium, as if a hush fell, as if every ear opened wide to catch a first accent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Addie's presentation of herself to the small and select audience was eminently dramatic, without being theatrical.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AMBASSADRESS EXTRAORDINARY If Copplestone had never seen Addie Chatfield before, if he had not known that she was an actress of some acknowledged ability, her entrance into that suddenly silent room would have convinced him that here was a woman whom nature had undoubtedly gifted with the dramatic instinct.
