Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

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

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

a young person of either sex

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

a county in southwestern England

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a young female

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

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

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

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

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

no person; not anyone

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

according to the clock

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Her "singing stunt" was to be heard at ten o'clock, and Peter had dined at his club, meaning to be early in his seat at the theatre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading She was a new girl, of whom nobody had heard, and Peter had been thrilled and impatient.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

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

From this reading The girl's stage name was Winifred Cheylesmore.

which person or people

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

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

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The newspaper described her as "tall, dark, and taking, with a voice like Devonshire cream."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading MOTHER Peter Rolls, as it oddly happened, had run up to New York that hot night in order to see a girl do a "turn" at a vaudeville theatre--an English girl about whom he had read a newspaper paragraph, and who might, he thought, be Winifred Child.