Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

plural of “acrobat” — an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

in addition

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

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

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

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From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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From this reading Late of the World-famous Blankley Daredevils!”

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

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From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

plural of “daredevil” — a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

From this reading Late of the World-famous Blankley Daredevils!”

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

being one more than seven

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

in a flagrant manner

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

set up or found

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

in a glaring manner

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

the act of departing

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

in an impressively beautiful manner

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

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

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

provided with artificial light

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

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

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

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

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late of the World-famous Blankley Daredevils!”

plural of “lithograph” — a print produced by lithography

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

come together

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

past form of “muscle” — make one's way by force

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

according to the clock

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

on one occasion

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

a light shade of red

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

to a prodigious degree

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

with little or no delay

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

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

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

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

From this reading The house was of the flagrantly cheap variety, to judge by the people then going in.

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

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

in or at the place that

From this reading “RITA THE DAREDEVIL” Promptly at eight o’clock, Barrison presented himself at the entrance to Coyne’s Theater, where he had agreed to meet Teddy Lucas, of the _Blaze_.

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

From this reading Barrison found his own eyes attracted, almost at once, by something which stood out, oasislike, among the more lurid and obvious sheets; a large frame containing three photographs, under the plainly printed title: “Rita the Daredevil!

in the company of; together with

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.

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From this reading Late of the World-famous Blankley Daredevils!”

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading On either side of the glaringly illuminated doorway were vivid lithographs of ladies with extremely pink cheeks and tights, and gorgeously yellow hair and jewelry; also, of prodigiously muscled acrobats, performing miraculous feats in impossible positions.