76
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From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
(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 Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
AuthoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading OLIVER BELL BUNCE.
BUNCEnounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading OLIVER BELL BUNCE.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
comedietta
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From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
being joined in close association
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
inventivenessnounUS /ˌɪnˈventɪvnəs/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
mid-period
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From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
not any; not one
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading OLIVER BELL BUNCE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
sprightlinessnoun
animation and energy in action or expression
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, the small comedietta is included in the present collection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
unearthverbUS /əˈnɜːrθ/
bring to light
From this reading Authorities have taken little or no trouble to unearth his association with the plays and players of his time--the mid-period of the nineteenth century.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The name of Oliver Bell Bunce is not prominently connected with the American Theatre.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they all agree that, as illustration of "parlour comedy," his "Love in '76" is a satisfactory example of sprightliness and fresh inventiveness.
