Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

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From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

a female ballet dancer

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

in a courageous manner

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

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From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

plural of “cough” — a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

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From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

a quick look

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

ten 10s

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

a native or inhabitant of Iberia in the Caucasus

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

against your will

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The next item, while it puzzled, reassured him.

and nothing more

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

conformity or harmony

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next item, while it puzzled, reassured him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

one who writes novels

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

by chance

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

introduce

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading The next item, while it puzzled, reassured him.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading The next item, while it puzzled, reassured him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She, however, seemed to be keeping her nerve fairly well; so he smothered up his consternation in a series of short, dry coughs, and bought a programme.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

at the time that

From this reading A NOVELIST IN A BOX Perhaps it was just as well that the curtain was falling on the ballet when Henry and Geraldine took possession of their stalls in the superb Iberian auditorium of the Alhambra Theatre.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The glimpse which Henry had of the _prima ballerina assoluta_ in her final pose and her costume, and of the hundred minor choregraphic artists, caused him to turn involuntarily to Geraldine to see whether she was not shocked.

during the time that

From this reading The next item, while it puzzled, reassured him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He said to himself bravely: 'I'm in for it, and I may as well go through with it.'