adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
ArtyadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrti/
showily imitative of art or artists
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I got so excited!
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got so excited!
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
Hammerstein'snounUS /ˈhæmərstiːnz/
possessive form of “hammerstein” — United States lyricist who collaborated on many musical comedies (most successfully with Richard Rodgers) (1895-1960)
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
HIGHLYadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I got so excited!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
LITERARYadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
MILDLYadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
mine-owner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
Nelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
one-act
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
promoter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
RELIGIOUSadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
SighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I got so excited!
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
Wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sighing happily, Nelly cried to the group: “Wasn’t that grand?
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was working for the “fake mine promoter” because he loved the promoter’s daughter with a love that passed all understanding except that of the girls in the gallery.
Wrenn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the postal authorities were about to arrest the promoter our young hero saved him by giving him a real mine, and the ensuing kiss of the daughter ended the suspense in which Mr. Wrenn and Nelly, Mrs. Arty and Tom had watched the play from the sixth row of the balcony.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HE BECOMES MILDLY RELIGIOUS AND HIGHLY LITERARY The hero of the one-act play at Hammerstein’s Victoria vaudeville theater on that December evening was, it appeared, a wealthy young mine-owner in disguise.
