1882
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From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
ActorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
bookstoresnounUS /ˈbʊkstɔːrz/
plural of “bookstore” — a shop where books are sold
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
Browning'snounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
usually; as a rule
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
literature in metrical form
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
with speed
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His partiality for Browning's poetry is quite generally known.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He studied dramatic reading, and nearly made a profession of it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He first read it to his friends; then in private companies; and finally in public halls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
at the time that
From this reading When in 1882 he went to Philadelphia to read Browning there he created such enthusiasm for the subject that the libraries and bookstores were quickly exhausted and fresh copies of Browning had to be sent for from other cities to supply the demand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Actors sometimes studied with him to learn a good pronunciation and dramatic effect.
