Chapter VI

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

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a youthful male person

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

clothing in general

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

someone who asks a question

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

archaic terms for army

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Sure, let me see.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading “Sure, let me see.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

by chance

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

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

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Sure, let me see.

the act of searching for something

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

dependable

From this reading The inquirer is a little, stout, ruddy-faced Irish boy from the gas-house district.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Sure, let me see.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading His common clothes are not out of the ordinary here, but they mark him as possibly a non-professional seeking free copies.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a residential part of town away from the central commercial district

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

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

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

which person or people

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Into these parlors then, come the mixed company of this distinctive world: authors who have or have not succeeded, variety artists who have some word from touring fellows or know the firm, masters of small bands throughout the city or the country, of which the name is legion, orchestra-leaders of Bowery theaters and uptown variety halls, and singers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You haven’t got a song that will do for a tenor, have you?”