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Mary Anderson

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.
"_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.
Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.
It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.
_Standard_, 3d September, 1883.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mary Anderson

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Mary Anderson is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.
/ðə ˈvɜːrdɪkt ʌv ðə ˈkrɪtɪks/
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"_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.
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Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.
/sʌtʃ ˈnoʊtəsəz ɑːr fərˈɡɑːt.n̩ ˈɔːlmoʊst æz suːn æz red ənd ɪkˈsept fɔːr sʌm ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈpɜːrpəs laɪk ðə ˈprezənt laɪ ˈberid ɪn ðə faɪlz ʌv ə ˈnuːzpeɪpər ˈɔːfɪs/
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It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.
/ɪt ɪz ˈjuːʒəwəl tuː ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs ðem wɪð ðə tekst bʌt fɔːr ðə ˈpɜːrpəs ʌv mɔːr kənˈviːnjənt ˈrefərəns ðeɪ hæv bɪn ˌɪnˈkluːdəd ɪn ə ˈsepəreɪt ˈtʃæptər/
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_Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

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Anderson's noun US /ˈændərsənz/

possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading “"_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.”

biographical adjective US /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading “Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.”

criticisms noun US /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading “"_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.”

debut verb US /deɪˈbjuː/

present for the first time to the public

files noun US /faɪlz/

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading “Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.”

intersperse verb US /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs/

place at intervals in or among

From this reading “It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.”

notices noun US /ˈnoʊtəsəz/

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading “Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.”

tot noun US /tɑːt/

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading “"_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.”

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1883

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

From this reading _Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

3

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From this reading _Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/

possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

CRITICSnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/

present for the first time to the public

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

filesnounUS /faɪlz/

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

homines

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

intersperseverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs/

place at intervals in or among

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

Lyceumnoun

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/

of or associated with a province

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

Quot

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

sententiæ

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading _Standard_, 3d September, 1883.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such notices are forgotten almost as soon as read, and except for some biographical purpose like the present, lie buried in the files of a newspaper office.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

totnounUS /tɑːt/

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE CRITICS.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "_Quot homines, tot sententiæ._" It may, perhaps, be interesting to record here some of the criticisms which have appeared in several of the leading London and provincial journals on Mary Anderson's performances, and especially on her _debut_ at the Lyceum.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is usual to intersperse them with the text; but for the purpose of more convenient reference they have been included in a separate chapter.

Chapter 8 of Mary Anderson by J. Maurice Farrar holds 299 sentences, grouped into 60 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Branch
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America's
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Famous
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mary Anderson; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Watering-places
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mary Anderson; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.