used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAYS AND SHOWS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
break-downs
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From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
Dye-a-Log
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From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
inverselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrsli/
in an inverse or contrary manner
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
staying power
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
LYDIAnounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE PLAYS AND SHOWS.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/
in a productive way
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE PLAYS AND SHOWS.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
THOMPSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Legs have heretofore been inseparable in the public mind from LYDIA THOMPSON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
trunk-hose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Her successes have varied inversely as the length of her trunk-hose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She has built up her reputation by "break-downs," and has clutched the burlesque diadem with, innumerable bounds of her elastic legs.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Should that chemist fail to succeed in his profession, he might profitably turn his attention to writing for the stage, seeing that he has a decided turn for Dye-a-Log.
