used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
Astoria
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From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
blazoned
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From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
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 But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
being one more than seven
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
Eric
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From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
Ericson
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From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
every-day
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From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
horn-rimmedadjective
having the frame made of horn or tortoise shell or plastic that simulates either
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
ten 10s
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
ill-controlled
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From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
Mann'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “mann” — United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
the force of workers available
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
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 opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Peter's name was up there now.
numericallyadverbUS /nuːˈmerɪkli/
in number; with regard to numbers
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter's name was up there now.
participate in games or sport
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Instead, clad in his every-day garments, an expression of ill-controlled irritation on his lung face, moody dark eyes peering resentfully out through his large horn-rimmed glasses, he sat alone in the gallery, second row from the front, on the aisle.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
required or under orders
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peter's name was up there now.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
Truffler
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From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peter's name was up there now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
in or at the place that
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But Peter was not among the eight or nine hundred correctly dressed men and women that pressed in expectantly through the wide doorway.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was, you might have supposed, his big night.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading |IT was the opening of Peter Ericson (“Eric”,) Mann's new play, _The Truffler_, at the Astoria Theater on Broadway where the signs never fail and where to have your name blazoned in electric lights above a theater entrance is to be advertised to a restless but numerically impressive world.
