used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Jessica never troubled her head about that.
the state of being absent
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
(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 It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
Aïda
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From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jessica never troubled her head about that.
not accessible to view
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
didn't
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From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
divisible by two
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
at any time
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
set up or found
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Jessica never troubled her head about that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
Jessica
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From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
the force of workers available
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
not any; not one
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But Jessica never troubled her head about that.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Aïda" was in progress at the Metropolitan, and Jessica never lost a night at the opera.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the first time in all her life that enough money had found its way into her exchequer to purchase a season's box, and she was making the very most of it that lay in her power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Very many persons present had observed that no woman ever found her way into that box, and that most of the men concealed themselves in the rear, or even contented themselves with a visit to the anteroom.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She didn't like women, didn't want women, and their absence affected her not at all.
