Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading WARS AND RUMORS.

expected hopefully

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

for a short time

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

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

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

-ing form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

divisible by two

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

a young female

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

located inward

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

to such an extent or degree; so

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

a human being

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

a woman protege

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

on the contrary

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading WARS AND RUMORS.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

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

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WARS AND RUMORS.

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

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Little could Lionel Moore have anticipated what was to come of his introducing his old comrade Nina to the New Theatre.

at the time that

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

which person or people

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.

but in spite of that

From this reading But when she had followed Miss Burgoyne into the sacred inner room, and when the dresser had been told she should not be wanted yet awhile, Nina, who was far from being a stupid person, began to perceive what had prompted this sudden invitation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At first all went well; and even the prima-donna herself was so good as to extend her patronage to Lionel's _protegee_; insomuch that, arriving rather early at the theatre one evening, and encountering Nina in the corridor, she said to her, "You come into my room, and I'll show you my make-up."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a friendly offer; and the young Italian girl, who was working hard in every way to fit herself for the stage, was glad to be initiated still further into these mysteries of the toilet.