used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I bought a stall at the Briggs Theatre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
Bohemianismnoun
conduct characteristic of a bohemian
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I bought a stall at the Briggs Theatre.
Briggs
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From this reading I bought a stall at the Briggs Theatre.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
put or send forth
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
Cloyster's
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From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
without stop or interruption
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
characterized by great determination
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
being one more than ten
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
divisible by two
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
EVERSLEIGH
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From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
apart from; not including
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
the act of departing
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
JULIANnounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
immediately past
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
musical-comedy
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From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
not one, and not any
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
Orlebar
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From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading I bought a stall at the Briggs Theatre.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The morning paper informed me that there were eleven musical comedies, three Shakespeare plays, a blank verse drama, and two comedies (“last weeks”) for me to choose from.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
which person or people
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I had not been to a theatre since I had arrived in town; and, except on Saturday nights, I always cooked my own dinner, a process which was cheap, and which appealed to the passion for Bohemianism which I had not wholly cast out of me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading JULIAN EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ I determined to celebrate the occasion by dining out, going to a theatre, and having supper afterwards, none of which things were ordinarily within my means.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Stanley Briggs, who afterwards came to bulk large in my small world, was playing there in a musical comedy which had had even more than the customary musical-comedy success.
