Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

a fit of shivering or shaking

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

(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 Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

properly deserved

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

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From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

an act that fails

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

a state of high honor

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

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

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

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

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

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

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

march in a procession

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only, the whim of the public is not for that place.

according to the clock

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

and nothing more

From this reading Only, the whim of the public is not for that place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

the local environment

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

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

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Only, the whim of the public is not for that place.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Only, the whim of the public is not for that place.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

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

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

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

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

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

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading At this theater or that, parts of the crowd turn in.

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

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

a sudden desire

From this reading Only, the whim of the public is not for that place.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

showing curiosity

From this reading Eight o’clock and Sheila sits in her dressing-room in an ague of dread, painting her face and wondering why she is here, a lone woman fighting a mob for the sake of a dying man’s useless glory, and for the ruin of a living man’s schedule of life.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Where many go there is success; but there are sad doorways where few cabs draw up and few people march to the lonely window; and that is a home of failure, though as much work has been done and as much money deserved.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Eight o’clock and a section of Broadway is a throng of throngs, as if all the world were prowling for pleasure.