Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A MAGNANIMOUS RIVAL.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

inflected form of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

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From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

(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 And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

in addition

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a male singer

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

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

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

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From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

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

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

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

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

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

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

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From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

noble and generous in spirit

From this reading A MAGNANIMOUS RIVAL.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

not any; not one

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

having the color of ripe oranges

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

by chance

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

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From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

a woman protege

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading A MAGNANIMOUS RIVAL.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading Nina was here also, in her subordinate part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading And all that Miss Burgoyne could do, on the stage and off the stage, to attract his attention, did not hinder Lionel from watching, with the most affectionate interest, the manner in which his _protegee_, his old comrade Nina, was acquitting herself.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

widely or fully known

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

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

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

which person or people

From this reading That Monday night at the New Theatre was a great occasion; for, although there were a few people (themselves not of much account, perhaps) who went about saying there was no one in London, an enormous house welcomed back to the stage those well-known favorites, Miss Burgoyne and Mr. Lionel Moore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And what had become of the Aivron and the Geinig now?--their distant murmurs were easily drowned in the roar of enthusiasm with which the vast audience--a mass of orange-hued faces they seemed across the footlights--greeted the prima-donna and the popular young baritone.