Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

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From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

with resolute determination

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

possessive form of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

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

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

on one occasion

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

and nothing more

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "At least, not of my own plays."

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "I can't stand first nights," he had said.

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

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

From this reading Diana and Joan Stair were in a box, escorted only by Jerry, since Max had firmly refused to come down to the theatre for the first performance.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading THE "FIRST NIGHT" PERFORMANCE The curtain fell amidst a roar of applause, and the lights flashed up over the auditorium once more.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

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

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

which person or people

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the first night performance of "Mrs. Fleming's Husband," and the house was packed with the usual crowd of first-nighters, critics, and members of "the" profession who were anxious to see Miss de Gervais in the new part Max Errington had created for her.