used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Belasco revels in the technique of the actor.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
Belasco
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From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
classicismnounUS /ˈklæsɪsɪzəm/
a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
departuresnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “departure” — the act of departing
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
designernounUS /dɪˈzaɪnər/
a person who specializes in interior design
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
Frohman
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From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
humanitiesnounUS /hjuːˈmænɪtiz/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
Phillips
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From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Belasco revels in the technique of the actor.
romanticismnounUS /roʊˈmæntəsɪzəm/
impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading Belasco revels in the technique of the actor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
veritiesnounUS /ˈverətiz/
plural of “verity” — conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Belasco, the great designer and painter of theatrical pictures, holds quite a different point of view and possesses different abilities from those of Charles Frohman.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His departures into the classicism of Stephen Phillips, the romanticism of Shakespeare, or the exotic French society drama were never as valuable and delightful as his treatment of modern sentiment and comedy."
which person or people
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The verities, the humanities, the joys of life always existed and grew with him as with a good landscape architect who keeps in nature's ways.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading In this respect a comparison with the workmanship of another genius of the American theater, David Belasco, is inevitable.
