1882
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From this reading 1882.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
ADOnounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
(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 With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
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 To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
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 To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
having a point
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his speech at the close of the season, the manager announced the new piece selected for the next season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To this piece many had long since pointed as being exactly adapted to the special gifts of the two performers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’—AMERICAN VISIT ARRANGED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that judicious view to contrast or relief which directed all his efforts, he had settled on a true comedy—the effective ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
