used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
anew
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
ansum
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From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
any thing at all
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
brought into existence
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
carefully weighed
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
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 Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
divisible by two
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
immediately past
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
not any; not one
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
play-actornoun
an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
presentationsnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “presentation” — the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
express in words
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
Susannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the talent breaks bounds and shows itself even in the last moments of the aged, composing their features, so as to "look 'ansum" after death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Cornish are born actors and actresses, but the natural talent is suppressed early, and it is not considered respectable to do or say anything like a "play-actor."
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The county has no theatre, no vaudeville, nothing in which to develop the dramatic instincts of a dramatic people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now and again a travelling company, or piece of one, gives a performance in a hall licensed for dramatic presentations; but the people have become shy of being seen with uncovered faces at plays not labelled "sacred."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Susannah, with realistic touches, would be popular, if the Lord Chamberlain could see his way to license the performance.
