used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
Ballard's
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From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
Benham's
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From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
cantos
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From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
DantenounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
emanating from God
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
EMERGESverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
apart from; not including
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
the act of giving
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
JERRYnounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Jack was much amused at my sudden appearance one morning at his apartments, but welcomed me warmly enough, giving the pledge of secrecy I demanded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
at the time that
From this reading "Oh, it's been perfectly ripping," he said, when we were seated, fairly bubbling over with delectable reminiscences.
in or at the place that
From this reading JERRY EMERGES In hearing from Jack Ballard's own lips the story of Jerry Benham's first appearance in Broadway I was forcibly reminded of the opening cantos of the Divine Comedy where Dante follows the shade of Virgil into the abyss of hell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed I can give no reason for my visit except the very plausible one that, my work going badly, I felt the need of a change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I had not let Jerry know of my presence in New York, for I believed that he would have wanted me with him and did not care to be placed in a position to refuse him.
