Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

having companions or an escort

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

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

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

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

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

for the reason that

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

a conversation between two persons

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

the power to use something or someone

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

set up or found

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have you put up the wings?”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

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

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

plural of “landslide” — an overwhelming electoral victory

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

make a painting

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

publicly displayed

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Have you put up the wings?”

-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

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From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

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

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

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

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

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

From this reading There were some six rooms at the disposal of this enterprising society.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

the upper part of anything

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

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

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

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

From this reading THE ALCOVE Each week the Pitt League posted up on the walls of the theatre a notice of the times and places of the various classes that were to be held.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

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

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading “Have you put up the wings?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Where the hell’s the hammer?” which dialogue the scene-shifters accompanied with suitable crashes and landslides.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was the attic at the top of Block I, a noisy room because the dramatic society would probably be found rehearsing next door; then there was the theatre, an impossible room; in the first place because it was too big, and in the second because the scenic artists behind the curtain carried on a continual dialogue to the tune of: “Where is that blue paint?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Have you put up the wings?”