used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
(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 London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading HOW LONDON IS AMUSED.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
take in liquids
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
for a limitless time
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
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From this reading HOW LONDON IS AMUSED.
ten 10s
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW LONDON IS AMUSED.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading HOW LONDON IS AMUSED.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
operaticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of opera
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
go across or through
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
precisely as stated
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The regular theaters are a long way beyond those in America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading London supports forty theaters proper; that is, forty theaters devoted entirely to dramatic or operatic representations, and several hundred places of amusement of all kinds, which may be classed as variety shows.
which person or people
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To pass from rum to amusement is a very easy and natural transition, for unfortunately the people who drink are, as a rule, those who need and will have amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having done with liquor forever, I am glad to get to a subject not quite so disagreeable.
