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From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
ADVERTISINGnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
at or in or to any place
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
circularsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjələrz/
plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
impresarionounUS /ˌɪmprɪˈsɑːrioʊ/
a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
IMPRESARIOS
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plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I should very much like to know.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should very much like to know.
engage in
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
METHODSnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I should very much like to know.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should very much like to know.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On arriving here this morning, I found that my coming had been kept perfectly secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading DIFFERENT WAYS OF ADVERTISING A LECTURE--AMERICAN IMPRESARIOS AND THEIR METHODS.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
at the time that
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Perhaps my impresario wishes my audience to be very select, and has sent only private circulars to the intelligent, well-to-do inhabitants of the place--or, I said to myself, perhaps the house is all sold, and he has no need of any further advertisements.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Buffalo, January 13._ When you intend to give a lecture anywhere, and you wish it to be a success, it is a mistake to make a mystery of it.
