used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
BurgessnounUS /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
Dillon
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
fifty-sevenadjective
being seven more than fifty
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
Frohman's
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
Germon
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
Gustave
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From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
I'll
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From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
I've
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From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
ingenuenounUS /ˈɪndʒenjuː/
an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
Louise
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
Lyceumnoun
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
Neil
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
and nothing more
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
Palmer'snounUS /ˈpɑːmərz/
possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
Polly
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
repertorynounUS /ˈrepərtɔːri/
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've only got fifty-seven dollars," said Gustave, "but I'll take a chance."
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
Sisson
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
Stoddart
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From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
carry out
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
Wallick
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From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading Their repertory consisted of two well-worn but always amusing plays, "Our Boys" and "Married Life."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Between them they raised a little capital and started on a tour of the Middle West that was destined to play a significant part in shaping the career of Charles.
which person or people
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the company besides John Dillon were his wife, Louise Dillon (afterward the ingenue of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company); George W. Stoddart, brother of J. H. Stoddart of A. M. Palmer's Company, his wife and his daughter, Polly Stoddart, who married Neil Burgess; John F. Germon; Mrs. E. M. Post, and Wesley Sisson.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you take charge of the company?" asked Wallick.
