used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
Barney
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From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
commendatory
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From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
How'd
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From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
interchanged
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From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
participate in games or sport
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE ROOM UNDER THE WHARF.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROOM UNDER THE WHARF.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE ROOM UNDER THE WHARF.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged.
WHARFnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE ROOM UNDER THE WHARF.
at the time that
From this reading It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney.
