Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

(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 THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

replying

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And then his manner changed.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

plural of “electrician” — a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

plural of “grip” — the act of grasping

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

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

From this reading And then his manner changed.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

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

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

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

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

engage in

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And then his manner changed.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

on one occasion

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

get by special effort

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

be seated

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading "Oh, I don't mean here in this bedlam," he explained with a tinge of impatience.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

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

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I'd like, for once, a chance to sit down with you where it's--quiet and we don't have to feel in a hurry."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MAN AND THE DIRECTOR He said, "I want a talk with you," and she, thinking he meant then and there, glanced about for a corner where they'd be tolerably secure against the charging rushes of grips, property men and electricians, all racing against time to get the third act struck and the first one set and make their escape from the theater.

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

From this reading He added, a second later, answering a shade of what he took to be doubt or hesitation in her face, "You're frightfully tired I know.