1865
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From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
(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 Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
cause to be bored
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
set up or found
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
GillettenounUS /dʒɪˈlet/
United States inventor and manufacturer who developed the safety razor (1855-1932)
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
HappeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
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 They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
and nothing more
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
presentationsnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “presentation” — the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
Identical; not different.
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the season of growth
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
carry out
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading About the only point of resemblance between his production and mine was the fact that they both bore the same title, the hero in each had the same name, and the action in both cases took place on this earth.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The dramatist who prepared the story for stage production sent me a copy of his efforts toward that end.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
not known
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once upon a time a novel of mine was turned into a play.
which person or people
From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
William
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From this reading Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond in the Spring of 1865 Done into Book Form from the Play by William Gillette The many people of the stage, personally known and unknown by me, who have so often interested, amused, instructed, and inspired me by their presentations of life in all its infinite variety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are a much misunderstood people by the public generally, and I take this occasion to testify that, in my wide acquaintance with stage people, I have found them as gentle, as generous, as refined, and as considerate as any group of people with whom I have associated in my long and varied career.
