adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
AnswerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
ApparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
dramatizingverbUS /ˈdræmətaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dramatize” — put into dramatic form
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
MailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He added that if the play should be a go in the cities there might be some “arrangement” of profits.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Apparently these inducements did not appeal to Mark Twain.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
TwainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In return for this slight favor the manager sent an invitation for Mark Twain to come and see the play --to be present on the opening night, as it were, at his (the manager's) expense.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The manager of a traveling theatrical company wrote that he had taken the liberty of dramatizing Tom Sawyer, and would like also the use of the author's name--the idea being to convey to the public that it was a Mark Twain play.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mailed Answer: DEAR SIR,--Your favor of recent date is received, but I am obliged by press of work to decline.
