Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

have

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

placed crosswise

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

increase twofold

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

the act of departing

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

moving with great haste

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

a small worthless amount

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Presently there was a knock.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

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From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

the force of workers available

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading But instead of Mary, there entered Bradley and behind him little Peter Loveman.

in the near future

From this reading Presently there was a knock.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading “That’s our party,” said Clifford, and crossed and opened the door.

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Presently there was a knock.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

very small

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

in the direction of

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW MARY’S DREAM CAME TRUE A tiny dressing-room opened off this very private supper-room, and into this they moved Jack and drew the curtains.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

showing curiosity

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.

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

From this reading Then the two men sat down and in a silence which had as its background the laughter and the wild, harsh dance music without, they smoked for half an hour--Clifford wondering how this pale, grim man was going to bear himself, and how, and as what, Mary would emerge from the double situation toward which she was hurrying.