used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
Adrian's
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From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
(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 Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
any thing at all
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
Delmaine
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From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
Dora
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From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
Dynecourt
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From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
divisible by two
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
apart from; not including
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
promote over another
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
a young female
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
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 Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
and nothing more
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
the local environment
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
term of address for a man
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
solicitsverbUS /səˈlɪsəts/
third-person singular of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every day and all day long there is nothing but rehearsing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In every corner two or more may be seen studying together the parts they have to play.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
accept gladly
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
at the time that
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He has even appealed to Dora Talbot to help him in this matter, which she is only too willing to do, as she is secretly desirous of flinging the girl as much in his way as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Florence Delmaine alone refuses to rehearse her part except in full company, though Mr. Dynecourt has made many attempts to induce her to favor him with a private reading of those scenes in which he and she must act together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed anything that would keep Florence out of Sir Adrian's sight would be welcome to her; so that she listens kindly to Arthur Dynecourt when he solicits her assistance.
