Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

later than; following

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

anew

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

(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 That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

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

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

an experience that appalls

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

inflected form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

being one more than seven

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

being nine more than fifty

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

with resolute determination

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

ten 10s

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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 THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

a particular point in time

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

participate in games or sport

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

determined

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

being eight more than sixty

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

a quantity of money

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

a special situation

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

being two more than thirty

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

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

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

having come into contact

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

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

From this reading That one thing was the fact that, up to the day of the dress-rehearsal, the expenses of the production had amounted to the appalling sum of thirty-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine dollars, sixty-eight cents, all of which had to come out of Mr. Pilkington's pocket.

at the time that

From this reading There had been a moment, when Mr. Goble had given him the choice between having the piece rewritten and cancelling the production altogether, when he had inclined to the heroic course.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE COST OF A ROW I Otis Pilkington had left Atlantic City two hours after the conference which had followed the dress-rehearsal, firmly resolved never to go near "The Rose of America" again.

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

From this reading But for one thing Mr. Pilkington would have defied the manager, refused to allow his script to be touched, and removed the play from his hands.

people who are wounded

From this reading He had been wounded in his finest feelings.