All 4 Uses of
alcove
in
A Man for All Seasons
- From it he takes an inn sign, which he hangs in the alcove.†
Chpt 1 *
- He takes o ff his steward's coat, picks up his hat; draws the curtain to the alcove†
Chpt 2
- NORFOLK and CROMWELL enter to alcove) NORFOLK But he makes no noise, Mr. Secretary; he's silent, why not leave him silent?†
Chpt 2
- (Draws back curtain from alcove, revealing RICH seated at a table, with writing materials) Will you take a seat†
Chpt 2
Definition:
a recessed or secluded space -- such as in a room or garden
The alcove of a room is a smaller room attached to a larger room and separated by an arch or other architectural feature other than a door.