Vocabulary for "The Theatre"

Theatre curtain: The beginning of a performance.
Twitch: Move rapidly and suddenly in an uncontrolled way.
Vellicating: Pulsating.
Fidget: Move nervously and restlessly.
Band: Casual.
Foible: Weakness of character.
Gloomy: Rather dark and sad, unpleasant.
Bustling about: Busy, noisy activity.
Butler: The chief servant of a house, in charge of other servants.
See her off: Say goodbye to her.
Yearning: Strong desire.
Doted on: Loved dearly, was extremely fond of.
Enterprises: Business firms, companies.
Diminutive: Very small.
Dapper: Quick and active person with a neat appearance.
Cocking the head: Keeping the head up stiffly.
Jerks: Rapid, sudden movements.
Get up to: Do (especially something bad).
Snipping off: Cutting off.
Don't you bother: Don't worry.
Fussing: Worrying and saying useless things.
Hair: Beard.
In a rage: Extremely angry.
Peered through: Looked very carefully in an attempt to see more clearly.
Make out: Distinguish, see.
Muck: Sticky, damp fog.
Crawled on: Moved on slowly and with difficulty.
Were stuck: We cannot go any further.
Coarse: Rough.
Hazy: Uncertain about what to do.
Drop me at the club: Leave me at the club; take me as far as the club.
Downtown: In the city center.
Stovepipe: Cut in the shape of pipes, i.e., narrow and straight.
Hunting: Looking for it.
Confound it: Expression of annoyance.
I won't be a moment: It will take me only a moment.
Mail: Post.
Corner: A small part.
Wedged down: Pushed down, forced down.
Crack: The narrow space between the bottom and the back of the car seat.
Screwed up: Twisted and distorted in a grimace showing anxiety and uneasiness.
Faintly: Not clearly, softly.
Sprang: Moved unexpectedly, quickly, and suddenly.
Flabby: Flaccid, loose.
Cab: Taxi.
Queer: Strange.
Chatty: In the style typical of conversation.
Overstay her time: Stay longer than planned.
Cable: Telegram.
Overtip: Tip excessively.
Thinking shrilly: Echoing inside the house with a piercing sound.
Pantry: Small room in a house where food is kept and stored.