Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

a theatrical performer

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

any thing at all

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I'll do what I can."

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I'll do what I can."

not airtight

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading I'll do what I can."

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From this reading I'll do what I can."

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

not in physical motion

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

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

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

in a vague way

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

precisely as stated

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.

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

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I'll do what I can."

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the sixth of such conversations that he had held that day: to begin with, there had been a difficulty between a director and the leading man.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, my boy, of course, that's reasonable enough.

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

From this reading AGAINST THE BARS Jasper Morena had stood for an hour in a drafty passage of that dirty labyrinth known vaguely to the public as "behind the scenes," listening to the wearisome complaints of a long-nosed young actor.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Morena's tact was still complete; he was very gentle to the long-nosed youth; but the latter, had he been capable of seeing anything but himself, must have noticed that his listener's face was pale and faintly lined.