used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
Comus
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From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
didn't
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From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
duckedverbUS /dʌkt/
past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
one or the other of two
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
janitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy whispered.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
StarlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Making every effort to be inconspicuous, the girls ducked down the alley to the rear courtyard entrance of the Starlight Theater.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Above it, a plaster arch was decorated with the twin masks of Comus—comedy and tragedy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Peggy whispered.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A miniature marquee bearing the name “Mason’s” overhung a short flight of stairs that led up to a loading platform, at the back of which was a wide, high elevator door with pillars on either side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you still think that the janitor didn’t know there was a theater in the building?”
