used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING IN A GLASGOW SHOW.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
Gayety
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From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
GLASGOWnounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading TAKING IN A GLASGOW SHOW.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
Gorbals
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From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
half-past
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From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAKING IN A GLASGOW SHOW.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading TAKING IN A GLASGOW SHOW.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
not in physical motion
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING IN A GLASGOW SHOW.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The evening of my second day's stay in Glasgow I put in by taking in a show at the theater.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the Gayety Theater I intended to go to, where vaudeville plays were given, but as the theater was a long distance from the Gorbals District, I had some trouble finding it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The theatrical performances in Glasgow begin early, some at half-past five and some at six o'clock, and let out at about nine o'clock, which gives those so inclined a chance to go to bed early.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The days were long at that season of the year, so that I arrived in front of the theater while the evening sun was still high in the heavens.
