10
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From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
1850
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From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
1892
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From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
31
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From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
Bozzaris
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From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
put or send forth
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
command with authority
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
Fitz-Greene
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From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
death of a person
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
Halleck
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From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
march in a procession
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
Marco
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From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
Others
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From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Others hailed it as smart in the social sense.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was not the first time Bunce had appeared as a playwright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
Wallack
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From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading As late as March 31, 1892, the little play was revived by amateurs for the benefit of a monument to be erected over the neglected grave of Washington's mother.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not based on the poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck, but, for its colour and plot, Bunce went direct to history.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading There had been seen, on June 10, 1850, at the New York Bowery Theatre, a tragedy entitled "Marco Bozzaris; or, The Grecian Hero," and in the cast were J. Wallack, Jr., and his wife, together with John Gilbert.
