used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
ActornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
actor'snounUS /ˈæktərz/
possessive form of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
actor-dramatist-managers
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From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
CASUALadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
a period of 100 years
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
criticizingverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
detractorsnounUS /dɪˈtræktərz/
plural of “detractor” — one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
EighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
communicated in words
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
highest in quality
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
only a very short time before
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
OccasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
reviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
StatusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In his defence of the actor's art against its detractors Mr Irving seems to ignore a fact which may be expressed in a phrase taken from the greatest of actor-dramatist-managers, and modified.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The study of them, which they deserve, leads to certain conclusions hardly, it may be, anticipated by the author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CASUAL NOTES ON ACTING Mr H.B. Irving on his Art To the reviewer of books fell the task of criticizing Mr H.B. Irving's book, "Occasional Papers," as literature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The dramatic critic has the right of considering the views expressed in it concerning the stage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are two essays of importance, from reading which one may learn the ideas, admirably expressed, of Mr Irving concerning his art--"The English Stage in the Eighteenth Century" and "The Art and Status of the Actor."
