used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
the state of being absent
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
(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 The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
any person at all
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
else
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From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
divisible by two
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
the act of departing
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
Hester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
Hester's
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From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
of great significance or value
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
Pendleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
REHEARSALnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
express in speech
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading Even Lily Pendleton, Hester's last lingering friend, showed a good deal of spleen at Hester's action.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The other characters had to speak of, and even to, the important and missing character, and it was plain to all as the play progressed that the absence of "the dark lady" was going to be a fatal hindrance to the success of the piece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Mann made no comment upon this fact, but he looked very serious, indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The play was acted from the first entrance to the final curtain.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST REHEARSAL That afternoon, when the girls gathered for rehearsal, Hester, nor anybody else, appeared to play "the dark lady of the roses."
