Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

later than; following

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

(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 It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them John.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

your usual mood

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

a boy or man

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the act of departing

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Among them John.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

most important element

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

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From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

participate in games or sport

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them John.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Merritt, a thoroughly good fellow who had immediately shown a kindly disposition to the new man, had introduced him to Bailey, the dramatic critic of the _Echo_, who now accompanied him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading It was all so new to him, this animated scene with its types of humanity.

not thought over and arranged systematically in the mind; not absorbed or assimilated mentally

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

which person or people

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I In the entrance of the Circle Theatre there were already several loiterers awaiting friends with whom they were going to see the new play.

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

From this reading There was of course, nothing unusual in his appearance; the gallery queue which had filed past the main entrance, after its long vigil, would not know he differed from any other of those fortunate fellows who, well-groomed, drove up in taxis and cars and walked to their reserved seats, carrying the undigested peacock to the stalls.