Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

given or giving freely

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

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From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

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From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

carefully weighed

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

the act of giving

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

of a pale purple color

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

the act of managing something

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a brief written record

From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

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From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

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From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

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From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SWEET LAVENDER," "THE TIMES," "THE CABINET MINISTER," "LADY BOUNTIFUL," ETC.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The production of "Dandy Dick" may be considered as something of a _tour de force_ in its way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

at the time that

From this reading But a kind of melancholy interest attaches to "Dandy Dick," for this play was, as it were, the swan-song of the old theatre and of the Clayton and Cecil partnership; and it was the piece in which Mr. Clayton was acting when death overtook him, to the general grief.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "Dandy Dick" was the third of the farces which Mr. Pinero wrote for the old Court Theatre--a series of plays which, besides giving playgoers a fresh source of laughter, and the English stage a new order of comic play, brought plentiful prosperity to the joint management of Mr. Arthur Cecil and the late Mr. John Clayton.