Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

later than; following

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

(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 enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

in addition

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

an architectural product or work

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

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From this reading Vanbrugh--Colley Cibber--Farquhar.

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From this reading Vanbrugh--Colley Cibber--Farquhar.

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

the act of constructing something

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

marked for certain death

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--Colley Cibber--Farquhar.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

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

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

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

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

not in a forthright manner

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

unusual or striking

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

for which money is paid

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

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

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

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

From this reading In this he was successful--he built Blenheim, Castle Howard, and half-a-dozen of the stately halls of England.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

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

From this reading He became first known as a playwriter, but also having studied architecture conceived the idea of combining his two arts by the construction of a grand theatre on the site of the present Haymarket Opera House.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

to no avail

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

English architect (1664-1726)

From this reading Vanbrugh--Colley Cibber--Farquhar.

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

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.

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

From this reading The enterprise was doomed to be one of the many failures from which that ill-starred spot has become remarkable, and Vanbrugh after vainly attempting to support his undertaking by the exertion of all his dramatic power, determined to quit literature altogether, and devoted himself to the more remunerative profession.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Vanbrugh--a man of Dutch extraction as his name suggests--was one of the few whom literature led, though indirectly, to fortune.