used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
in addition
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
Cliffwood
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From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
approval
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
end-men
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From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
at any time
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
Grandpop
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
Holwell
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From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
Horner
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
how
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
Nocker
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
the local environment
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Dick was one of the end-men, and Peg played the part of his rival at the other extremity of the line.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
Silas
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
Susie
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From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the jokes which ran through the first part of the entertainment caused considerable hilarity in the audience some of the credit was due to the ability shown by these two performers.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, Uncle Silas, Grandpop Horner, Dick’s mother and little sister Susie were present to see how the boys who participated in the minstrels carried out their various parts, and Mr. Nocker also came, accompanied by his daughter-in-law.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION When the two weeks had elapsed, the town hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with one of the finest audiences that had ever been seen in Cliffwood.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. boys had rehearsed faithfully, under the supervision of Mr. Holwell, who must have had a revival of his old-time interest when he coached the amateur performers.
