Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

(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 From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

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From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

plural of “custodian” — one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

in an insistent manner

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

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

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

relating to or involving money

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

a form of address for a man

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

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

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

the local environment

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

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

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

liveliness and energy

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

with honesty

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

continuously varying

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

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

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

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

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."

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

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

precisely as stated

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Now-a-days the majority of the paying patrons of these seats come from the ranks of the new custodians of the nation's wealth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From the commercial point of view (and in the long run as in the short all art must be judged by its monetary value) the drama depends for its support on what used to be known as the better-dressed parts of the house.

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

From this reading My friend Mr. ARTHUR COLLINS gives it to them in sand; but that is a shifting foundation on which to build up a prosperous run.

which person or people

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading These people, who have the business instinct very strongly developed, insistently and very rightly demand value for their money; and the problem is how to give them value as they understand the meaning of the word.

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

From this reading Those who, like myself, have studied closely the tastes and intelligence of this new force that is directing the destiny of the modern theatre must have come to the conclusion that the essential factor in dramatic success is "punch," or, as our cross-Atlantic cousins would term it, "pep."