used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attempted assassination!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading An attempted assassination!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading An attempted assassination!
AuburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried in excited tones.
recognizable; marked
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
at any time
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I cried in excited tones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
cause to move by striking
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cried in excited tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cried in excited tones.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
nettedadjectiveUS /ˈnetɪd/
having open interstices or resembling a web
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
photosnounUS /ˈfoʊtoʊz/
plural of “photo” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
re-appearance
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From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
precisely, exactly
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
in the near future
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
a quantity of money
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I cried in excited tones.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading One of the boldest ever heard of, and right here, too, in the shadow of this palace devoted to commerce and peace.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
which person or people
From this reading --_A Soldier of Manhattan._ Soon after reaching Auburn, I received a theatre manager who called to engage Mac and me to appear at the Opera House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We signed with him, and the first evening we made such a decided hit that we were engaged for a re-appearance; I received ten dollars for both performances and the privilege to sell photos at the door, which netted me a considerable sum.
