used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
(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 "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
censuredverbUS /ˈsenʃərd/
past form of “censure” — rebuke formally
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
execrated
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From this reading Mr. Omee was the innocent person whom they execrated and reviled.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Mr. Omee was the innocent person whom they execrated and reviled.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
Jinman
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From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
Omee
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From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
a human being
From this reading Mr. Omee was the innocent person whom they execrated and reviled.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
Quisby
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From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
Quisby's
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From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
reviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading Mr. Omee was the innocent person whom they execrated and reviled.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
shirkingnounUS /ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ/
the evasion of work or duty
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Never," said Miss Jinman, "in all her experience had she known artists to be so grossly insulted."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he had paid them compliments--and Mr. Omee had shut his doors against them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Omee was the innocent person whom they execrated and reviled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Quisby's position might be ambiguous, Mr. Quisby might be shirking his responsibilities; not to put too fine a point upon it, Mr. Quisby might be a rogue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Indeed it was Mr. Omee whom the Company censured--Mr. Omee who had been inhuman enough to banish a worthless performance from his theatre.
