used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
in addition
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
fort-night
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From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
let have
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
Lethbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
held dear
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
engage in
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
MANAGERSnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
absolutely essential
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
not any; not one
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
express in words
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
and nothing more
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
carry out
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
THEATRICALadjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KISS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THEATRICAL MANAGERS.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
undeservedlyadverb
in an unmerited manner
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
on a floor above
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile the gentlemen upstairs were discussing a serious subject.
in or at the place that
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At a certain theatre, where an eminent brother of the craft, to whom I take off my hat"--he had no hat to take off, but he went through the necessary action--"has the ear of the public, and a following which is simply amazing to contemplate--at that theatre, I grant you, the poetical drama can be produced with great results; and also at one other temple of the drama, where a lady, admired and loved by all, reigns as queen; but produced elsewhere, it is risky, very.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are lines in it which would make the fortune of a poet, but these are not poetical days--on the stage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I told you about our friend's play," said Kiss to Mr. Lethbridge--"his undeservedly unsuccessful play, produced a fort-night since at the Star Theatre.
