used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
anew
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
ElandnounUS /ˈiːlənd/
either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
made afraid
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
a state of high honor
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
hummingbirdnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrd/
tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
Kenway
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From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
by chance
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
REHEARSALnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
scaffoldingnounUS /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/
a system of scaffolds
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
Swiftwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
Tess
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From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tess was not to be frightened out of playing her part as Swiftwing, the hummingbird.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
at the time that
From this reading "No. I was not in danger," she reported to Mrs. Eland, when she and Dot went to see the gray lady as usual the next Monday afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
which person or people
From this reading It was only the other two girls who might have fallen.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "The wire held me up so that I could not possibly fall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FINAL REHEARSAL Before the tableau in which Tess Kenway had so covered herself with glory was again rehearsed, the scaffolding was rebuilt as a series of broad steps and made much lower.
