used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
anew
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
in the past
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
(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 PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
aux
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From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
Camellias
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From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
composersnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzərz/
plural of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
dramatists
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From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
DumasnounUS /ˈduːməz/
French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
in the recent past
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
not any; not one
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
perversionnounUS /pərˈvɜːrʒən/
a curve that reverses the direction of something
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
by chance
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
in the near future
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
UnsentimentaladjectiveUS /ənˌsentɪˈmentəl/
facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other hand experience breeds in us the belief that composers of genius could go on inventing novel melodies for centuries to come.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Things have been happening lately, and threaten soon to occur again, which appear to show that our popular dramatists imagine that there are no new plots or subjects open to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is to be hoped that Dumas will never hear of this astounding impudent perversion of his play.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is said that one playwright is busily engaged upon a novel version of _La Dame aux Camellias_ which is to be distinguished from Dumas' novel and drama by the fact that the heroine is chaste and does nothing worse than "a bit of flirting."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading PLAYS OF PARTICULAR TYPES Unsentimental Drama It was suggested long ago that all the conceivable tunes would soon have been written, and possibly, if for "conceivable" one substitutes the word "obvious," there was truth in the suggestion.
