Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A NEWSPAPER NOTICE.

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

later than; following

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

put or send forth

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

an abstract part of something

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

cut open

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

ten 10s

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

a Scottish church

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

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From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A NEWSPAPER NOTICE.

a ribbonlike strip of pasta

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading A NEWSPAPER NOTICE.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

in an original manner

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

with speed

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

improved or brought up to date

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

editing that involves writing something again

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

becoming stronger

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

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

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The play, which is now named 'True Blue,' was originally christened 'For Old Eli,' and, after a single performance, Mr. Merriwell withdrew it for the purpose of rewriting it, correcting certain faults he had discovered, and strengthening one or two weak points.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading As he wrote the piece, he was able to do this work of reconstruction quickly and thoroughly, and the result is a play of which he, as author, manager and star performer, may well be proud.

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From this reading The following is the cast: DICK TRUEHEART FRANK MERRIWELL Barry Hattleman Douglas Dunton Spruce Downing Rufus Small Crack Hyerman Bartley Hodge Reuben Grass Ephraim Gallup Manny Sizzwell William Wynne Prof. Gash Roscoe Havener Edwin Treadwell William Shakespeare Burns Carius Dubad Granville Garland Spike Dubad Lester Vance Millie Blossom Miss Cassie Lee Inez Dalton Miss Stella Stanley Nancy Noodle Miss Agnes Kirk

the day immediately before today

From this reading "Yesterday afternoon, through the courtesy of Manager Frank Merriwell, an invited audience of at least five hundred persons witnessed the first performance of Mr. Merriwell's revised and rewritten play at the Orpheum Theater, and the verdict of that audience, which represented the highest and most cultured element of Denver society, was that the sprightly, sensational, four-act comedy drama was a success in every way.