Chapter XII

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

equally

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

(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 We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

in a stupid manner

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

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 We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

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

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

hear with intention

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

come into possession of

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

the local environment

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

have sovereign power

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is magnificent to be able to command such an audience; on the other hand it must be formidable to face it.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

the first light of day

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

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

From this reading He has made the long series of them prominent among the events of the day, and rich and poor alike are eager to be present.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

look attentively

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

during the time that

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.

which person or people

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We know how the frequenters of the cheaper parts of the house will, in order to obtain good seats, assemble and wait patiently in the Strand from sunrise to sundown; we know how difficult it is to obtain seats at the besieged box-office; we know how from the front row of the pit to the back seats of the gallery the house is densely packed with an audience assembled to hear and see all that is noblest in English dramatic art.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, 1878-1883 Those who are truly interested in the stage must be more or less familiar with a Lyceum first-night under the reign of Henry Irving.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is more than impressive to watch the faces of the patient and expectant pit; and to listen to the sounds in the eager and impulsive gallery; while as to the stalls and boxes, in them you see the cream of those who are distinguished in the paths of art, science, and literature.