used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
anew
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
(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 Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
coins made of gold
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
of great significance or value
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
Linton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
most important element
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
NEWSPAPERSnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again, it furnished a theme upon which one and all dilated--this one indulgently, that one severely; but the main point was (and the most important in the judgment of the manager of the Star Theatre) that it drew public attention to the production.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The great point gained," said that astute individual, "is that we get a lot of advertising for nothing."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAID OF "A HEART OF GOLD."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Linton's speech before the curtain served more than one good purpose with many of the dramatic critics.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It diverted the attention of some from the demerits of the comedy drama, and it softened the condemnation which others would have pronounced upon it.
