used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted to be _Strephon_, it seemed; in fact, he had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
chorus-girl
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From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He wanted to be _Strephon_, it seemed; in fact, he had been.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he wanted Joy for the _Phyllis_ or _Iolanthe_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
Iolanthe
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From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
much-done
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From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And he wanted Joy for the _Phyllis_ or _Iolanthe_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
Phyllis
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From this reading And he wanted Joy for the _Phyllis_ or _Iolanthe_.
Pinaforenoun
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
Strephon
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From this reading He wanted to be _Strephon_, it seemed; in fact, he had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to be _Strephon_, it seemed; in fact, he had been.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as Joy was concerned nothing had been done to death.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But he seemed determined to have her play a large part in whatever it was, and to have whatever it was _Iolanthe_.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would quite willingly have been the humblest chorus-girl in "Pinafore," if Clarence had willed to have that much-done classic.
