Chapter II · “Belinda”

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

for the reason that

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

subject to popular election

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

a young female

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

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From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

a female domestic

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

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From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

the head of a city government

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

according to the clock

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

above and across; more than

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

move upward

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

believed or reputed to be the case

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

carry out

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

being five more than twenty

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading But in reality the girl was to do all that was in her power to assist her mistress in gaining a victory over her husband.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And because of her popularity and that of her leading man, the house had been sold out weeks in advance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

in or at the place that

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Polly was to play the part of a clever little shop-girl, whom the heroine had brought into her home, supposedly as a parlor maid.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The action of the play was to take place in a small town in Colorado, where a man and his wife were both endeavoring to be elected to the office of Mayor.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock and at half-past eight the curtain was to rise on the first performance of A Woman’s Wit, written especially for Margaret Adams.