used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
in actual fact
From this reading Actually, he had met the producer only twice before.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
Bradshaw
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From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
didn't
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From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
without deviation
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
at any time
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
Homelovers
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From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
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 He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
long-lost
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From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
LuntnounUS /lʌnt/
United States actor who performed with his wife Lynn Fontanne in many stage productions (1893-1977)
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Actually, he had met the producer only twice before.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
and nothing more
From this reading Actually, he had met the producer only twice before.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
producernounUS /prəˈduːsər/
someone who manufactures something
From this reading Actually, he had met the producer only twice before.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
male cat
From this reading * * * * * Tom didn't go to the Homelovers building the next morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was in no mood for the theatre, but the appointment had been made too long before.
two times
From this reading Actually, he had met the producer only twice before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
at the time that
From this reading When he came through the doors of the theatre, Homer leaped halfway up the aisle to greet him, and pounded his back like a long-lost pal.
in or at the place that
From this reading He proceeded directly to the Lunt Theatre, where Homer Bradshaw was putting _Be It Ever So Humble_ into rehearsal.
