used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
ACTRESSnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading MARY ANDERSON AS AN ACTRESS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MARY ANDERSON AS AN ACTRESS.
ANDERSONnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading MARY ANDERSON AS AN ACTRESS.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARY ANDERSON AS AN ACTRESS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
broad-sheet
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From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
dipsnounUS /dɪps/
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
essayed
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From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
first-nighternoun
someone habitually a spectator at the openings of theatrical productions
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY ANDERSON AS AN ACTRESS.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
required or under orders
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
to-morrow's
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From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
under normal conditions
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though he has in the foregoing pages essayed something like a portrait of a very distinguished artist, he is not by profession a dramatic critic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
which person or people
From this reading He is not a "first-nighter," who, by the light of the midnight oil, dips his mighty pen in the ink which is to seal on to-morrow's broad-sheet, as he proudly imagines, the professional fate of the artists who are submitted for his censure or his praise.
belonging to which person
From this reading He does not belong to that noble band at whose nod the actor is usually supposed to tremble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The author approaches this, his concluding chapter, with some degree of diffidence.
