used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
a quantity of money
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
balance-sheet
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From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
increase twofold
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
engage in
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
not any; not one
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
and nothing more
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
Orpheum
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From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
PHILLOPOLIS
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From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
PintonounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/
a spotted or calico horse or pony
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
SilvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Pinto had bought the property for a song, and had converted his purchase into a moderate success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since it was a one-man show, and he produced no balance-sheet, his contemporaries could only make a guess as to the amount of money he made.
unenterprisingadjective
lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING OF PHILLOPOLIS If Pinto Silva had a hobby, it was the Orpheum Theatre.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
at the time that
From this reading The Orpheum had been in low water and had come into the market at a moment when theatrical managers and proprietors were singularly unenterprising and money was short.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The theatre served a double purpose; it provided Pinto with a hobby, and offered an excuse for his wealth.
