used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
(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 There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
comediansnounUS /kəˈmiːdiənz/
plural of “comedian” — a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
conjurernounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərʌr/
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
dressing-rooms
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From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Though the theatre is a London one, the house is small.
ill-furnished
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From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Though the theatre is a London one, the house is small.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
Manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
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 It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
monologistnoun
an entertainer who performs alone
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though the theatre is a London one, the house is small.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
coated with paint
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
prerogativesnounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪvz/
plural of “prerogative” — a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
scaffoldingnounUS /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/
a system of scaffolds
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
squalornounUS /ˈskwɑːlər/
sordid dirtiness
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Though the theatre is a London one, the house is small.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the theatre is a London one, the house is small.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There is all the usual splendor before the curtain, and all the customary squalor behind.
West-End
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From this reading It is one of those West-End speculations which are occasionally graced by a company of French comedians, a monologist, or a conjurer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is amongst the prerogatives of an author to inform his reader of many things which go on “behind the scenes” of life.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let me, therefore, ask your company, for a brief space, in a small and not ill-furnished chamber, which, deep in the recesses of back scenes, dressing-rooms, scaffolding, and machinery, is significantly entitled, by a painted inscription, “Manager's Room.”
