used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUBLIN AND EDINBURGH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
censornounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
dissentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
let fall to the ground
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
Drury
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From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
DUBLINnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading DUBLIN AND EDINBURGH.
EDINBURGHnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading DUBLIN AND EDINBURGH.
electrifiedverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “electrify” — excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
Irishmen
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From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
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 Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
Pritchard
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From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
quaintlyadverbUS /ˈkweɪntli/
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The theatre was the finest in the kingdom next to Drury Lane, boasting the innovation of a drop scene, representing the Houses of Parliament, instead of the conventional green curtain.
SmocknounUS /smɑːk/
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Most of the best Drury Lane players had begun their career at the Smock Alley theatre, and many of them had Irish blood in their veins.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
which person or people
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Dublin audience often ventured to dissent from the judgments of the metropolis, and, as in the case of Mrs. Pritchard, who, Campbell quaintly tells us, “electrified the Irish with disappointment,” to entirely reverse them.
produce a literary work
From this reading Irishmen have a natural theatrical instinct, and Dublin, at the time of which we write, was to a certain degree valued as a censor in dramatic affairs as highly as London.
