1905
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From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
Barri
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From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
du
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From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading The inaccuracies fascinate him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inaccuracies fascinate him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
inaccuraciesnounUS /ˌɪˈnækjəræsiz/
plural of “inaccuracy” — the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
From this reading The inaccuracies fascinate him.
inaccuracynounUS /ˌɪˈnækjərəsi/
the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
march in a procession
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
go across or through
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
participate in games or sport
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
Pseudo-Historical
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From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He likes to have it produced on a Saturday evening, so that he may pass a happy Sunday.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
unamiable
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From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
undesirabilitynoun
the quality possessed by something that should be avoided
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES The Pseudo-Historical A play running at the Savoy in March 1905, concerning Madame du Barri, called forth the usual complaints about inaccuracy in detail and undesirability of subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
accept gladly
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading At an early stage of his career the critic welcomes this class of pseudo-historical drama--but his welcome takes an unamiable form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading The latter point is not our theme, and may be dismissed with the remark that there was nothing in the life of the creature as presented upon the stage to serve as an excuse for requiring us to spend an evening with such a worthless baggage.
