used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
absurdlyadverbUS /əbˈsɜːrdli/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
(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 the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
on or to one side
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
Baggot's
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From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
BaronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
BarrymorenounUS /ˈbærimɔːr/
United States actor; son of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1882-1942)
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
terminate
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
cherubicadjectiveUS /tʃərˈuːbɪk/
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
Thornburg's
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From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “THE BREAK OF DAY” “Mr. Victor Baron, please.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the night of the first performance of Baggot’s play, “The Break of Day,” in Thornburg’s theatre, and the Barons were all present--by special and urgent invitation.
at the time that
From this reading But when he heard his name called he arose and slipped out into the shadows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Baron had been studying the aisles full of people, eagerly seeking their seats, and listening to the continuous murmur which arose all over the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An usher with an absurdly severe uniform and a frankly cherubic countenance had pushed aside the hangings and stood looking into the Baron box in the Barrymore Theatre.
