1811
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From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
ABSENTEEnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiː/
one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
Beddoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
Edgeworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
Edgeworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
landlordsnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
PatronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
Ruxton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
TALESnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — 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 Patronage was laid aside for the moment, and THE ABSENTEE appeared in its place in the second part of TALES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mr. Edgeworth tried to get the play produced on the London boards.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little drama was then turned into a story, by Mr. Edgeworth's advice.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
WritingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing to her aunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, 'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw he must, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlain would not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty in finding actors for so many Irish characters.'
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlords and tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes.
