used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides, why should a theatre be haunted?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, why should a theatre be haunted?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
conjuresverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərz/
third-person singular of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
DRESSING-ROOM
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From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
Drury
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From this reading Imagine a murder, a real one, at Drury Lane, or a suicide, say, at the Gaiety!
at any time
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
every person
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
Gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Imagine a murder, a real one, at Drury Lane, or a suicide, say, at the Gaiety!
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
HAUNTINGS
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From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
the aggregate of past events
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine a murder, a real one, at Drury Lane, or a suicide, say, at the Gaiety!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Imagine a murder, a real one, at Drury Lane, or a suicide, say, at the Gaiety!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
not any; not one
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Imagine a murder, a real one, at Drury Lane, or a suicide, say, at the Gaiety!
REGENTnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
express in words
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, why should a theatre be haunted?
a person, without saying who
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
THEATRESnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
a special situation
From this reading To be haunted, a place must have a history--someone must have committed a crime there, such as murder or suicide; and surely no such thing has ever happened in a theatre!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/
plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
precisely as stated
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE DRESSING-ROOM CASES OF HAUNTINGS AT THE PRINCE REGENT AND OTHER THEATRES The idea of a theatre being haunted--a theatre where everything is bright and everyone full of life--must, for the moment, strike one as preposterous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, the mere thought of the footlights, to say nothing of the clapping of hands and thunders of applause from the Gods, conjures up a picture which is the very antithesis of ghosts.
