Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

with the use of colloquial expressions

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

plural of “comedian” — a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

a female actor in a comedy

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

capable of being imagined

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

an industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

a person of German nationality

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

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

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

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

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

plural of “intellectual” — a person who uses the mind creatively

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

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

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

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

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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 He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896)

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

appointed by nomination

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

a brief written record

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

the local environment

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

a country person

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

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

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The Academy of Science of Cracow nominated him for the Nobel Prize for Literature.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

a branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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 Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

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

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

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

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

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

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

up to a particular time

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

under normal conditions

From this reading Indeed, the provincials, usually performing in open air theatres, play every conceivable role, and as in the case of Janina, the heroine of this story, the life of the Comedienne often embraces far more tragedy than comedy.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

precisely as stated

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.

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

From this reading Reymont himself was a peasant, rising from the bottom until to-day the light of his recognized genius shines in the very forefront of the Slavic intellectuals.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

to a great degree

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He is the author of numerous novels dealing with various phases of everyday life in Poland, many of them translated into French, German, and Swedish.

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

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The word, however, does not characterize a player of comedy parts.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The Comedienne is the first of his works to appear in English.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Wladyslaw Reymont is the most widely known of living Polish writers.

a late time of life

From this reading It is interesting to note that for several years the author was himself a "Comedian," traveling about what was then Russian Poland with a company of provincial players.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Translated from the Polish by Edmund Obecny G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The provincial actors of Poland are sometimes colloquially called "comedians," as distinguished from their more pretentious brethren of the metropolitan stage in Warsaw.