Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a youthful male person

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

of short duration or distance

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

possessive form of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

the act of closing something

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

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 A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

engage in

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

many times at short intervals

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

the local environment

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

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

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a city in central Illinois on the Illinois River

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

an event that repeats

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

a person who sings

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A reading-desk and lamp must stand below the platform, and the audience-room be left in darkness.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

carry out

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

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

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

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

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As a repetition of a tableau is often more successful than its initial effort, the performers should be on the alert, prepared to give a second view.

which person or people

From this reading DIRECTIONS.--A good reader must be chosen, who can bring out the light and shade in the story--one who can make the listeners feel the pathos of Carol's brief, helpful existence and the contrasting homely humor of "the Ruggleses in the rear."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will give the signal for the opening and closing of the curtains, pausing long enough for a full recognition of the scene.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The characters in the story call for six young people to represent Mr. Bird, Mrs. Bird, the Grandmother, Physician, Mrs. Ruggles, and Uncle Jack, and fourteen children to take the parts of Donald, Hugh, Paul, Carol, Sarah Maud, Peoria, Cornelius, Elly, Kitty, Peter, Clem, Larry, Susan, and the boy singer.