used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
Blythe
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From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
set up or found
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
engage in
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
on one occasion
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
PHIL
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From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
not in physical motion
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
in the direction of
From this reading Several times he shifted his seat, slipping farther around towards the stage.
Tremont
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From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
WALKSnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading PHIL WALKS IN Meanwhile, Phil Tremont, on the outer edge of the big audience, looked in vain for Mary or for some one answering to the description she had given of Mrs. Blythe.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to make sure of seeing Mary before she could see him.
look attentively
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
at the time that
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an impatient glance at his watch he changed his seat once more, this time to one in the section nearest the stage, but still in a back row.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
but in spite of that
From this reading In one of the brief intervals between speeches, while the orchestra played, he questioned an usher, and found that Mrs. Blythe had not yet arrived, and that when she came she would probably wait in one of the wings until time to be introduced to the audience.
