Chapter XXV · A Bright Future

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

plural of “filter” — device that removes something from whatever passes through it

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

the act of departing

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

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

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

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

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “Oh, a pirate’s life for me!” sang Ned, and so on with the rest of the song while the girls and Mr. Damon joined in.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

moving very fast

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

male cat

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The girls’ dresses were particularly gay and of many hues, for Tom wanted a bright picture on the screen.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

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

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

in or at the place that

From this reading THERE was a hissing, buzzing sound in the studio where, on an improvised stage, Ned, Mr. Damon, Mary Nestor and Helen Morton were going through a hastily sketched act.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Damon had attired himself as a clown while Ned was a pirate with a red handkerchief on his head.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Tom Swift had so improved his lighting arrangements, by using screen filters, that there was no restriction as to the color of the garments worn by the performers.