1924
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
1927
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
2
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From this reading 2.
6
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
AmbassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
any thing at all
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
act of working jointly
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
Covent
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
FanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
Harold
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From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
Henrietta
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
Ltd
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
Messrs
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
one's
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From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading PERSONS OF THE PLAY MR.
participate in games or sport
From this reading PERSONS OF THE PLAY MR.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE author desires to acknowledge his indebtedness to Mr. Harold Scott for certain incidents and characteristics in “The Fanatics” derived from a previously projected and abandoned collaboration.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
a special situation
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The thing is to keep one’s fanaticism and to keep one’s humanity._” _First published February 1924_ _Second Edition April 1927_ _Second Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _April 1927_ _Third Impression_ (_Second Edition_) _July 1927_ AT the first performance of the production at the Ambassadors Theatre several extensive cuts were made, and for particulars of these cuts for acting purposes application should be made to the author, c/o Messrs. Curtis Brown, Ltd., 6, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
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From this reading “_I believe you’ve got to have something of a fanatic in you to do anything worth while these days.
