Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

a female actor

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

in the past

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading “It created a great deal of sensation at the time.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading “It created a great deal of sensation at the time.

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From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “It created a great deal of sensation at the time.

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

in an irrelevant manner

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

take the midday meal

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

on the contrary

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading “It created a great deal of sensation at the time.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

not in physical motion

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

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

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It created a great deal of sensation at the time.

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

From this reading “Talking of mysteries,” said the man in the corner, rather irrelevantly, for he had not opened his mouth since he sat down and ordered his lunch, “talking of mysteries, it is always a puzzle to me how few thefts are committed in the dressing-rooms of fashionable actresses during a performance.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

precisely as stated

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

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

From this reading “There have been one or two,” I suggested, “but nothing of any value was stolen.”

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading You see, Miss Phyllis Morgan was, and still is, a very fashionable and popular actress, and her pearls are quite amongst the wonders of the world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yet you remember that affair at the Novelty Theatre a year or two ago, don’t you?” he added.