used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
anew
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
BLAIRnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
box-office
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From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
DISPLEASEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
first-floor
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From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
guarantorsnounUS /ˌɡerənˈtɔːrz/
plural of “guarantor” — one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
holdersnounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
plural of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
immediately past
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
matinée
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From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
on one occasion
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
and nothing more
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
OrchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
overturenounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃər/
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
SymphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
Tannhaüser
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From this reading Wingfield again proved elusive, but Wayne sat down on the last row and gave heed to the Tannhaüser overture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eyes roamed the audience aimlessly; he was, it seemed, the only man in the place.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not seeing his friend at once, he climbed to the gallery where Wingfield sometimes went to study the emotions of those who, he said, got more for their money than holders of first-floor seats.
which person or people
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
Wingfield
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From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BLAIR IS DISPLEASED Wayne went on a Saturday afternoon in November to a matinée of the Symphony Orchestra, expecting to find Wingfield, who kept close touch with the box-office in the interest of the guarantors.
