used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
of short duration or distance
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
CRITICnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
DRAMATICadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
divisible by two
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
give expression to
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
hedonistnoun
someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
the act of retaining something
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
l'homme
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From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
and nothing more
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
Middle-AgedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
middle-classadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
moyen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
notepapernoun
writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
by chance
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a human being
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
PhilistinenounUS /ˈfɪləstiːn/
a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
Pleasure-Seeker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
on the contrary
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
rereadingverbUS /ˈriːˈriːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reread” — read anew; read again
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
sensualistnoun
a person who enjoys sensuality
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
term of address for a man
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
a person, without saying who
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
SportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, some doubts are possible concerning the letter; it seems to contain some implicit evidence that it was concocted by somebody holding a brief, by a person accustomed to controversy; it is written on the Sports Club notepaper, and merely signed "A Middle-Aged Pleasure-Seeker."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading "DEAR SIR,--I have read a great deal about the theatres in _The Westminster Gazette_, signed by 'E.F.S.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Apparently the articles have been a little bitter concerning what some of us call commercial drama, even rather ferocious about a recent crop of plays.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certainly it seems well that the other side should be heard, that the middle-class sensualist--perhaps "the average hedonist" is a better translation of "_l'homme moyen sensual_"--should be allowed to express his views; for one is disinclined to attach importance to the Philistine observations in the theatrical trade papers or in the interviews with managers.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE DRAMATIC CRITIC An Attack upon him After careful consideration, and almost taking the trouble of rereading some of my little essays, we have failed to discover exactly why the letter set out hereafter was written.
