used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
appriseverbUS /əˈpraɪz/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
book-notice
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From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
chirpverbUS /tʃɜːrp/
make high-pitched sounds
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
Copee
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From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
forebodings
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From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
only a very short time before
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
how
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From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
immediately past
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
Ned
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From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
on one occasion
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
and nothing more
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
Pete
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From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
printersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
that is looked for
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
supernumeraries
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From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
a source of difficulty
From this reading After a time he became alarmed lest his manner betray the trouble that beset him.
hard to endure
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
at the time that
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Once when he opened the door of one of the editorial rooms and called out "Copee!" to apprise the magnate presiding at the desk that the printers were waiting, he was dismayed to hear, instead of his wonted peremptory chirp, such a strained, sharp cry that he hardly recognized his own voice.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ned gave scant heed to his work that day, so absorbed was he in reviewing the last night's scenes, in considering his position, and in anxious forebodings.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Now and then he sought to comfort himself by reflecting that doubtless the worst was over,--only Pete knew that he had been to the theatre, and how could Pete, how could any one, imagine that he had not come out with the other people behind the scenes--employees, actors, and the many various supernumeraries--by way of the side door?
the act of creating written works
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man, trying to sustain the heavy draught upon the imagination which writing a book-notice without reading the book must always impose, turned from his work with a growl.
