Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

in addition

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

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

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

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From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

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From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

carefully weighed

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

a female human offspring

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

at any time

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a state of high honor

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

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

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

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

From this reading I went with her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I went with her.

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

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

a particular point in time

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

not any; not one

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

and nothing more

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

having a supporting base

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

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

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

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

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now, too, it was evident that she had only looked in for a minute.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

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

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

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

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

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

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Anyuta Blagovo, also in her hat and wearing a dark veil, was standing behind the scenes at the door.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I went with her.

at the time that

From this reading Since she was tall and had a good figure, her assistance was considered indispensable for _tableaux vivants_, and when she represented a fairy or something like Glory her face burned with shame; but she took no part in dramatic performances, and came to the rehearsals only for a moment on some special errand, and did not go into the hall.

which person or people

From this reading She was the daughter of the Assistant President of the Court, who had held that office in our town almost ever since the establishment of the circuit court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I went with her.