used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
(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 The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
subject to appointment
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
club-women
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From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
apart from; not including
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
ExpectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
a state of high honor
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
Manville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
absolutely essential
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
many times at short intervals
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
superintending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
theatricals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
unloadingnounUS /ənˈloʊdɪŋ/
the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
under normal conditions
From this reading This unavoidable inconvenience, which usually accompanies other preparations for amateur theatricals, was especially necessary in this case in order that the barren stage might be properly dressed, and the shabby scenery saved from loneliness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Big Show ON the February day appointed for the Morning Glory theatricals, the sun shone brightly--all nature was the same, but in Manville the day seemed different.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning a half-dozen of the club-women were at the hall superintending the unloading and disposition of a load of furniture which had been collected from the homes of particularly enthusiastic members.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The men paused often at their work to talk of the event, and the women, especially the members of the club, forgot their families, their housework--everything except the approaching event.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Expectancy was in the air, and suppressed excitement in the heads of those possessing a bit of yellow pasteboard that entitled them to admission to the "Big Show."
