used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
a quantity of money
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
Clare
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From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
Dulcie
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From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
go away from a place
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
NymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading "Cousin Clare is coming!" rejoiced Dulcie.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The other mistresses helped nobly, though they were thankful to be spared the organization of the proceedings, and to leave the brunt of the burden to a specialist.
TicketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Greek garments, simple as they were, nevertheless required sewing, and there were certain pieces of scenery to be constructed.
which person or people
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tickets for the entertainment had been sold in the neighborhood, and parents and friends of the girls who lived within motoring distance had promised to drive over.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Wood Nymphs It needed a tremendous amount of rehearsing and preparation before Miss Adams judged her classic performance fit for public exhibition.
