used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
equally
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
Courtenay
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From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
furores
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From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
ingenuenounUS /ˈɪndʒenjuː/
an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
Marie
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From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
OccupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
theater-going
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From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Wars and exiles alike come to an end in time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Immediately upon the production, the theater-going world ceased to be indifferent to the new actress; in fact, it went into one of its occasional furores about her.
winningly
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From this reading Not that she was in any way a great genius, but she had a certain indefinable and winningly individual quality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in time our two wanderers returned, but Mary first, David having been sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Modest announcements in the theatrical columns informed an indifferent theater-going world that Miss Marie Courtenay, an actress new to Broadway, was to play the ingenue part in the latest comedy by a highly popular dramatist.
