Chapter I

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

fighting with the fists

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

put or send forth

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

act of working jointly

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

highest in quality

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

possessive form of “maker” — a person who makes things

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

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From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

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

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading The condensed one act form of the play which follows was produced by Mr. Harry Nicholls at the Chelsea Palace and Metropolitan Halls with the greatest success on July 29, 1907, cast thus:-- WALTER EVEREST and THE ELECTRIC MAN _Mr. Harry Nicholls_.

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

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

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading Any costumes, wigs or properties used in the performance of “The Electric Man” may be hired or purchased reasonably from Messrs. C. H. Fox, Ltd., 27, Wellington Street, Strand, London.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The three act successful farcical comedy, “The Electric Man,” which may be obtained in manuscript from Messrs. Samuel French, Ltd., was first presented at the King’s Theatre, Hammersmith, with Mr. Harcourt Beatty in the leading rôle, and was subsequently put on for a West End run at the Royalty Theatre on November 10, 1906, with Mr. Harry Nicholls as the Electric Man, the piece being transferred to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Boxing Day of the same year.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading “_A Cigarette Maker’s Romance_,” “_Master of the Situation_,” “_The Coachman with Yellow Lace_,” “_Iron Hand and Velvet Glove_,” “_The World’s Way_,” “_United States_,” “_Sweet Olivia_,” “_Richard Wye_,” “_The New Groom_,” “_The Setting of the Sun_,” “_The Gipsy_,” “_A Fragment_,” “_The Lily of the Field_,” _etc., etc., and in collaboration with Wilson Barrett_, “_Our Pleasant Sins_.”