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Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. — Volume 1
Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. — Volume 1

Chapter XIII

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MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.
The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.
Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.
The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.
While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.
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Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. — Volume 1

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. — Volume 1 is here in full — 1009 sentences across 202 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.
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The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.
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Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.
/weˈrevər hiː pleɪd ðə ˈθiːətər wɑːz ˈkraʊdəd tuː ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ ənd ðə rɪˈsiːts ənd ðə əˈplɔːz wɜːr ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
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The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.
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While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

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acrimonious adjective US /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.”

alloy noun US /ˈælɔɪ/

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

From this reading “The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.”

assailing verb US /əˈseɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading “The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.”

choicer adjective US /ˈtʃɔɪsər/

comparative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading “The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.”

fulfilling verb US /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading “While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.”

meridian noun US /mərˈɪdiən/

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading “MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.”

receipts noun US /rɪˈsiːts/

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading “Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.”

unprecedented adjective US /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/

having no precedent; novel

From this reading “Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

acrimoniousadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

actornounUS /ˈæktər/

a theatrical performer

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

alloynounUS /ˈælɔɪ/

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

assailingverbUS /əˈseɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

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

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

CADE

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From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

cannot

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From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

choiceradjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsər/

comparative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

envenomed

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From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

FEBRO

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From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/

a state of high honor

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

JACKnounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

Leggett

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From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

lentnounUS /lent/

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

MELNOTTE

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From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

MERIDIANnounUS /mərˈɪdiən/

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

mother-country

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From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/

covered with water

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

prizenounUS /praɪz/

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

REPUTATIONnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

RÔLES

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From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading MERIDIAN OF SUCCESS AND REPUTATION.--NEW RÔLES OF FEBRO, MELNOTTE, AND JACK CADE.

successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

tastesnounUS /teɪsts/

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

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

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/

having no precedent; novel

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

WhereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever he played, the theatre was crowded to overflowing, and the receipts and the applause were unprecedented.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While fulfilling an engagement in Boston, he received a very characteristic letter from Leggett, which may serve as a specimen of their correspondence.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The only alloy in his cup--and this was not then so copious or so bitter as it afterwards became--was the acrimonious and envenomed criticism springing alike from the envious and malignant, who cannot see any one successful without assailing him, and from those whose tastes were displeased or whose prejudices were offended by his peculiarities.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The interest of his friends and of the public at large in the returning actor was increased by the laurels he had won in the mother-country, and the prize hanging on his arm, whose beauty lent a choicer domestic lustre to his professional glory.

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