used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Forest Play.
(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 It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
bell-shapedadjective
having a convex shape that resembles a bell
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
else
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From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
Fitzroy
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From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A Forest Play.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
GourmandnounUS /ˈɡʊrmɑːnd/
a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
Gourmie
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From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
located inward
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
MinstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
Muldoon
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From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
on one occasion
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A Forest Play.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
Reginald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the duties of Giant Gourmand was to pitch the tent, for the fact is that no one else could have raised it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
migratory
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tent was really as roomy as a small marquee, though bell-shaped.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The canvas once hoisted, old Molly Muldoon went inside to stand by the pole and balance it until Gourmie went forth and fixed the outer and inner rows of pegs artistically.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was part and parcel of the theatrical properties of these Wandering Minstrels, and came in very handy in many ways during the performance of “The Forest Maiden,” and other short plays, all of which were composed by Reginald Fitzroy, or “Father,” as the proprietor of this show was called.
