used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
creased
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From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
Jeanne
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From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
the force of workers available
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
a particular point in time
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
only a very short time before
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Between acts she stood contemplating her carefully creased trousers and the tips of her shiny, patent leather shoes.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It did more than this; it gave her a deeper understanding of that mystery of mysteries men call life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly she became conscious that someone was near, someone interested in her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A sort of sixth sense, a gypsy sense, told her that eyes were upon her.
at the time that
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though that which happened to Jeanne on this very night could scarcely be called an adventure, it did serve to relieve the feeling of depression which had settled upon her like a cloud after that dramatic but quite terrible moment when the irate director had driven her from the stage.
