used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
actor-manager
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From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was puzzled, perplexed, and furiously angry.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
from appearances alone
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
billposter
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From this reading John Lawford, the billposter, was more than surprised.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
BRYTON
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From this reading THE RAGE OF RALPH BRYTON.
ConcertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
Demarest
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From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading He was puzzled, perplexed, and furiously angry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
harked
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From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was puzzled, perplexed, and furiously angry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Lawford, the billposter, was more than surprised.
Lawford
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From this reading John Lawford, the billposter, was more than surprised.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John Lawford, the billposter, was more than surprised.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAGE OF RALPH BRYTON.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He was puzzled, perplexed, and furiously angry.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was puzzled, perplexed, and furiously angry.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading THE RAGE OF RALPH BRYTON.
RALPH
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From this reading THE RAGE OF RALPH BRYTON.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading John Lawford, the billposter, was more than surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAGE OF RALPH BRYTON.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
at the time that
From this reading A good many people in New Haven were surprised next morning when they read the bills announcing the production of an apparently decent play at the old Concert Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some of the older inhabitants harked back to the good old days, when that was the only theatre in town, and were thereby moved to read the bill to the very end, thus becoming interested in the contest between the young actor-manager and the trust, which was exactly what Demarest wanted.
