used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
gotten under control
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
promote over another
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
a young female
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
not any; not one
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
OlympianounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiə/
capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Olympia had selected an auspicious time for the first appearance of her protege, as she always persisted in calling Caroline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the outskirts of this crowd, the carriage which contained Olympia and her victim--for such the heroine of the evening really was--made its way toward the stage door.
at the time that
From this reading A glowing account of her voice and beauty had reached the public just at a time when no special excitement occupied it, and this served to draw a crowd around the opera house long before the hour of opening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the fashion just then to recognize American genius with something like enthusiasm, and the very suddenness with which this young girl had been brought forward operated in her favor.
