used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
(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 For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
Angelo
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From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She was French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
goblinsnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪnz/
plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
Jeanne
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From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
Jeanne's
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From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
occurring by chance
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
not any; not one
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
on one occasion
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was French.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
which person or people
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
produce a literary work
From this reading It appeared incredible that this young Italian who tried to write plays and had known no success, and a white-haired wanderer who had danced his way from one small city to another across the country, could accomplish great things in mending her fortune and in setting her once more before the gleaming footlights of some great theatre.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet so perfect was her faith in this, her lucky day, that nothing seemed too much to expect, even from so humble a beginning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For, you see, Petite Jeanne believed in miracles, in angels, fairies, goblins, ghosts and all the rest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was with a light tread that Petite Jeanne’s nimble feet carried her up the seven flights of stairs leading to the studio of a young playwright named Angelo.
