AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
AMATEURSnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
ANCESTORSnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
APARTMENTnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
ARRANGEverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
ARTISTICadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
BENEATHprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
Bupps
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From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
COULDmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
CROMWELLnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading THE PERIOD IS THAT OF CROMWELL--SIXTEEN SOMETHING.
DESCRIBEverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
DOROTHY
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From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
FarthingalenounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋɡeɪl/
a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
FURNITUREnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
GRADUALLYadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
GUESTSnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
HANGverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
MAYmodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
MIGHTmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
MISTAKEnounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
MISTRESSnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
NEEDnounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
OWNverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
PERIODnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading THE PERIOD IS THAT OF CROMWELL--SIXTEEN SOMETHING.
PICTUREnounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
PIERCEverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
posthumouslyadverbUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməsli/
after death
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
PREVIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
RECOGNIZEverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
REHEARSALSnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
SCENEnounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
SEENverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
SHOWverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
SIXTEENadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading THE PERIOD IS THAT OF CROMWELL--SIXTEEN SOMETHING.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE PERIOD IS THAT OF CROMWELL--SIXTEEN SOMETHING.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
THEMpronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading LITTLE PLAYS FOR AMATEURS "FAIR MISTRESS DOROTHY" THE SCENE IS AN APARTMENT IN THE MANSION OF Sir Thomas Farthingale.
Thomas'snounUS /ˈtɑːməsɪz/
possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
THUSadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
VRAISEMBLANCE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
WALLSnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
WANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THERE IS NO NEED TO DESCRIBE THE FURNITURE IN IT, AS REHEARSALS WILL GRADUALLY SHOW WHAT IS WANTED.
YOUpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
YOURdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A PICTURE OR TWO OF PREVIOUS Sir Thomas's MIGHT BE SEEN ON THE WALLS, IF YOU HAVE AN ARTISTIC FRIEND WHO COULD ARRANGE THIS; BUT IT IS A MISTAKE TO HANG UP YOUR OWN ANCESTORS AS SOME OF YOUR GUESTS MAY RECOGNIZE THEM, AND THUS PIERCE BENEATH THE VRAISEMBLANCE OF THE SCENE.
