used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
(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 The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
for the reason that
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
carefully weighed
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
Dalberg
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From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
the act of departing
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
director'snounUS /daɪˈrektərz/
possessive form of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
yet to be or coming
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
inimicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
not friendly
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
IntriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
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 The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
maltreatedadjectiveUS /mælˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
MannheimnounUS /ˈmænhaɪm/
a city in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
not any; not one
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
SchillernounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
in the near future
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
carry out
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
ThalianounUS /ˈθeɪljə/
(Greek mythology) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
von
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From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The preparations for his departure were soon made.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading This gentleman made no attempt whatever to retain Schiller in Mannheim.
which person or people
From this reading The actors were all inimical to him, because he had dared to take them to task in his journal, _The Thalia_, for having, as he said, "so badly maltreated his tragedy, 'Intrigues and Love.'" The director, Mr. von Dalberg, had long since considered himself insulted and injured by the free and independent behavior of him who dared array his dignity and pride as a poet against the dignity of the director's office and the pride of aristocracy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Schiller had completely severed his connection with the theatre at Mannheim several weeks before.
