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 She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
BarrienounUS /ˈbæri/
Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
CINDERELLAnounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were, of course, other plays.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
Hop-o
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From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Jean's yearly treat.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading It was Jean's yearly treat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
Maude
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From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
my-Thumb
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From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were, of course, other plays.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading There were, of course, other plays.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
cut with a saw
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
interact in a certain way
From this reading It was Jean's yearly treat.
very-small-girlhood
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From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CINDERELLA The next time that Jean saw Him was at the theater.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, of course, other plays.
at the time that
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
in or at the place that
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But since her very-small-girlhood, there had been always that red-letter night when "The Little Minister" or "Hop-o'-my-Thumb" or "Peter Pan" had transported her straight from the real world to that whimsical, tender, delightful realm where Barrie reigns.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading She and her father went to worship at the shrine of Maude Adams, and He was there.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading It was Jean's yearly treat.
