Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

quickly and without warning

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

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

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

dearly loved

From this reading "Dear me!" said Uncle John.

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

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

the organ of sight

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

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

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

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

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

in a hysterical manner

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

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

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

plural of “maker” — a person who makes things

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Dear me!" said Uncle John.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dear me!" said Uncle John.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Here, my dears, is Mr. Werner," he began, as he threw open the door of their apartment and escorted his companion in.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Mr. Werner, a twinkle of amusement in his eye, bowed with exaggerated deference.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

under normal conditions

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

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

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

at the time that

From this reading It was the following afternoon when Uncle John captured his casual acquaintance, Mr. Otis Werner, in the office of the hotel and dragged the motion picture man away to his rooms to be introduced to his nieces.

during the time that

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.

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

From this reading "He is one of those picture makers, you'll remember, and--and--" He paused abruptly, for Beth was staring at Mr. Werner with a frown on her usually placid features, while Patsy was giggling hysterically.