used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
on or to one side
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
cadaverousadjective
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
the act of departing
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
dressing-room
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From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
one or the other of two
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
eye-brows
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From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
a boy or man
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
a quick look
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading THE ITALIAN VALET.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
cut with a saw
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
express in words
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ITALIAN VALET.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellen retired to her private dressing-room, and hastily threw aside her theatrical garb.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
VALETnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading THE ITALIAN VALET.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She drew her veil closely over her countenance; but not before one fellow, more impudent than the rest, and whose cadaverous countenance, shaggy eye-brows, and sinister expression, struck a momentary terror into her soul, had peered beneath her bonnet.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
which person or people
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
belonging to which person
From this reading As she left the private door of the theatre, she saw several persons loitering about--probably in hopes of catching a glimpse of the author who had been so signally disgraced that evening, and whose previous departure from the house was unperceived.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She assumed her usual attire, and then stole away from the establishment, without waiting to say farewell either to the manager or any of her acquaintances belonging to the company.
