adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
Barnes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
dressing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
ENDnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
jiffynounUS /ˈdʒɪfi/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
leading-lady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
mindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
ointmentnounUS /ˈɔɪntmənt/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
SIGHTnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
Thackeray's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the presence of the Countess in Miss Thackeray's barren, sordid little dressing-room rendered it exceedingly difficult for him to remain in any fixed spot for more than five minutes at a stretch.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END IN SIGHT Barnes, soaring beyond all previous heights of exaltation, ranged dizzily between "front" and "back" at the Grand Opera House that evening.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an annoying fly in the ointment, however.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was supposed to remain "out front" until the curtain went up on the second act.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was in the "wings" with her, whispering in her delighted ear; in the dressing-room, listening to her soft words of encouragement to the excited leading-lady; on the narrow stairs leading up to the stage, assisting her to mount them,--and not in the least minding the narrowness; out in front for a jiffy, and then back again; and all the time he was dreading the moment when he would awake and find it all a dream.
