Chapter I · When Rage Rules

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

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

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

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

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

grow worse

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

moving toward the east

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

an act that fails

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

the act of departing

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

engage in

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

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

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

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

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

in the direction of

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Frank had chosen to turn back toward the East, instead of continuing on to the Pacific coast, for it was late in the season and business was on the decline.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Besides that consideration, Frank had other reasons in turning Eastward.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

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

From this reading The scene was the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, and the occasion the rehearsal of Frank Merriwell’s company in his new play, “True Blue.”

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

at the time that

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.

which person or people

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading From the first night “True Blue” had been a success; the playgoers of Puleob, Colorado, who had witnessed the failure of its first version, welcomed “True Blue” enthusiastically and assured Frank, as Roscoe Havener, his stage manager, had put it, that he had a “winner.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be better for the members of his company if the play closed its run in the East, leaving them on the ground when the time came to make engagements for the coming season.