used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
(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 Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
in addition
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
break-down
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From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
every person
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
FansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
folding-doors
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From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
the act of departing
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
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 Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
a brief written record
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
one's
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From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fans are fluttering--so are many hearts behind the scenes--and a low buzz of conversation is being carried on among the company.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
such-and-such
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From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
theatricals
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From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
precisely as stated
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
at the time that
From this reading Every one is very anxious to see what his or her neighbor is going to do when brought before a critical audience.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
which person or people
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the evening of the theatricals; and in one of the larger drawing-rooms at the castle, where the stage has been erected, and also in another room behind connected with it by folding-doors, everybody of note in the county is already assembled.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Then the curtain rises; the fans stop rustling, the conversation ceases, and all faces turn curiously to the small but perfect stage that the London workmen have erected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nobody, of course, hopes openly for a break-down, but secretly there are a few who would be glad to see such-and-such a one's pride lowered.
