Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

look down on with disdain

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

introducing a different topic

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

immediately past

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

engage in

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

occurring from time to time

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

and nothing more

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

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From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

formed again or anew

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

possessing material wealth

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

something that remunerates

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind

From this reading But he happened to be a man with a big heart for the stragglers of the profession; those who were in it for the love of their art, too, but incidentally obliged to make a living.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading At the end of April the season at the Lyceum drew to a close, and Ravenhill re-formed his company to tour the provinces.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

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From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

being of use or service

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

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From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In making a selection of people who would be useful to him by reason of their looks, or talent, or both, he included Poppy on his list, and forthwith she received a little notice during the last London week to the effect that if she cared to go on tour (with the hope of advancement if she studied) the offer was open to her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

which person or people

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And so, though he did not disdain to employ occasional rich amateurs, he never allowed them to usurp the work of legitimate actors and actresses.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Many of those who had worked with him throughout the season were moneyed girls, with such a passion for the stage, that they were only too glad to give their services--"walking-on," dancing, and understudying--without salary, for the sake of the experience in a London theatre; and it would have been an easy matter for the manager to have composed his touring company largely of such people.