Chapter XVII

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

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

refuse to comply

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

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

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

divisible by two

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

in a furtive manner

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

an established custom

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

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

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

immediately past

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

preside over

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

participate in games or sport

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

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

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

a result

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

move upward

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

past form of “stake” — put at risk

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

a request to be present

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

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

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

hard to endure

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

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

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

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

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.

which person or people

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading To prevent any misadventure to her plan through the automatic habit of ringing bells, Mary had disconnected the wire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stage was set for the last act of her carefully planned version of the eternal triangle,--the time for the curtain to rise was near at hand,--and as she talked to Jack she kept her ears alert for any sound that might come through the open door connecting with her sitting-room.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had not told Jack of the rôle that he was to play, for she had not dared to trust him with the knowledge that he was playing a rôle--he might balk; so she had the added difficulty of so managing him that he would play a part without even guessing that he was play-acting.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE OTHER WOMAN Mary sat on the bed in the bedroom of her suite, trying to moderate Jack, who had furtively stolen up five minutes before in response to her telephone summons.

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

From this reading This would denote the entrance of Maisie, and was to be the cue for the action to begin on which she had staked everything.