used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
Barrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
divisible by two
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
and nothing more
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
photonounUS /ˈfoʊtoʊ/
a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
having a supporting base
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
Strapp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
switchboardnounUS /ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/
telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading HIGH HOPES “Now then, Mr. Jolly,” called out Frank Durham.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Standard was in complete readiness for the opening two evenings later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His voice echoed across a deal of hollow space, for there were only six people in the auditorium of the Standard photo playhouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of Jolly, seated at the organ, and Pep, posted at the electric light switchboard, all the others were standing in the middle aisle--Professor Barrington, Mr. Strapp, Frank and Randy.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some of the furnishings of the reception hall had not yet arrived, but the auditorium was equipped even to the electric fans, and the organ and piano over which Jolly was to preside.
