used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
bumpverbUS /bʌmp/
knock against with force or violence
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
calculatesverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “calculate” — make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
dividendnounUS /ˈdɪvɪdend/
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman never does.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
be the source of pain
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
JULIET
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A woman never does.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
ROMEOnounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading The Leading Lady in a towering passion confronted Mr. Hart, the manager, at the end of the performance.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
precisely as stated
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
at the time that
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man with a large bump of caution occasionally hangs back, and calculates consequences.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Leading Lady was fond of money, and the theatre was doing so well that her dividend every week was a very handsome one, three times as much as she could expect to get elsewhere; but what woman is prudent when her vanity is hurt?
