used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
subject to appointment
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Esther's
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
foundation-stone
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From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
the act of giving
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was news!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
LAFLIN
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
set down according to a plan
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
immediately past
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
information about recent and important events
From this reading Here was news!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
by chance
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
remissionnounUS /riˈmɪʃən/
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
WAITSnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
