adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
airilyadverb
in a flippant manner
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “Or build!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
dressing-room
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From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
dressing-rooms
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From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
luxuriateverb
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
Magda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
MICHAELnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Or build!
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Then take another theatre, my dear man,” she had told him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MICHAEL CHANGES HIS MIND Magda’s dressing-room at the Imperial Theatre was something rather special in the way of dressing-rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had been very firm about the bathroom, airily dismissing a plaintive murmur from the manager to the effect that they were “somewhat crowded for space at the Imperial.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It had been designed expressly for her by the management, and boasted a beautifully appointed bathroom adjoining it where she could luxuriate in a refreshing dip immediately after the strain and fatigue of her work on the stage.
