used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
BoothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
being one more than seven
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
Mantelle
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From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
Maynard
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From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
the force of workers available
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
the local environment
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on 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 THE STORY TOLD.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY TOLD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE STORY TOLD.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Booth Dramatic Club was holding rehearsal at its rooms on West Fourteenth Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a stage entrance from a hall which ran along the east side of the house, and at eight o’clock Nick Carter, in the guise of Mantelle, passed through the hall and stepped out on the stage.
which person or people
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rooms were on the top floor of an old-fashioned house, and were nicely fitted up with stage, dressing room, and scenery.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The play long in rehearsal was to have been presented to the intimate friends of the members of the club that night, but the death of Townsend, the illness of Maynard, and the strange disappearance of two young men who held leading parts had made a postponement necessary.
