used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
highest in quality
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
the force of workers available
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
not able to be found
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had been enjoying the great drama of business in one of the greatest cities of the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
cut with a saw
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From one point of view it is pitiful to the point of tears; from another, it is broadly comic.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As the significance of what was in progress dawned on me and gripped my imagination, I was puzzled to decide whether I should review this play as a tragedy or as a roaring farce.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the sight of men at work in the fields suddenly reminded me that while walking the streets I was missing the annual production of "crops"--a drama as old as Time, that will run until the end of Time.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A WORLD DRAMA While travelling from New York to Philadelphia I saw men at work in the fields for the first time in two weeks.
