Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

later than; following

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

being or placed in the center

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

for the most part

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

the act of departing

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

conversion into dramatic form

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

divisible by two

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

to or in any or all places

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

apart from; not including

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

a young female

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

not prominent or readily noticeable

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

a particular point in time

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

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

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

not divisible by two

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

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

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

cut with a saw

From this reading Her interest centered itself chiefly in Polly--in Polly and the odd human characters that she saw everywhere about her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Now, however, the play and even the actors themselves had become a comparatively old story.

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

From this reading Indeed, except for her nervousness and care of her friend, this week had been almost as absorbing to Esther Crippen as to the other girl.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

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

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading At first she had spent every moment after Polly's departure from the dressing room in peering out from some inconspicuous corner at whatever action was taking place upon the stage.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE CASTLE OF LIFE It seemed to Esther Crippen that she had been sitting in the wings of the theater every evening for half her lifetime, although it had been only a week since Polly's initial appearance as the Fairy of the Woods in the dramatization of the ancient legend "The Castle of Life."