Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

a theatrical performer

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

(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 They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading But they were conscientious.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

detect with the senses

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

one or the other of two

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

and nothing more

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

engage in

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading They perceived mine in a moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading They perceived mine in a moment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

not any; not one

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the local environment

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading They perceived mine in a moment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

receiving a salary

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They perceived mine in a moment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the act of using

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

precisely as stated

From this reading These gentlemen are appreciative, and very quick to discern real talent.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were all of them sure that I should make a splendid actor, and I was just the man they wanted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

which person or people

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading MONG the sham agents must be classed the “Professors,” or “X. Y. Z.’s,” who are always “able to place two or three” (never more than two or three: it would be no use four applying) “lady and gentlemen amateurs, of tall or medium stature, either dark or fair, but _must_ be of good appearance, at a leading West-end theater, in good parts: Salaried engagement.”