Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the act of constructing something

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

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From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

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From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

to an extreme degree

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

not any; not one

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

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From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

unpleasantly

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

participate in games or sport

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

in the recent past

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

push for something

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

except for; apart from

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

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From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Wegger possessed the power of imitating one or two popular actors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

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From this reading He had read our instructions on _make-up_--viz.: curled hair, turn-up nose, high shoulders, etc., and from these slender materials he made the body of his play.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It must be observed that it is his _method_ especially which we applaud and recommend, and further be it observed, that we applaud and recommend it on account of no other excellence save that of simplicity.

which person or people

From this reading A friend of ours, Dudley Wegger, who recently gave an extemporaneous entertainment, amongst other things, devised a new kind of play, of such exceedingly simple construction that we have judged it expedient to put it on record.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading As soon as we arrived, he seized upon ourself, dragged us into a back room, put a hideous mask on our face (which smelt painfully of glue and brown paper, by the way), and then commanded us to don sundry articles of female attire--to wit, a hat and gown.