used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
EIGHT-IN-HAND
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From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
Ghedimin
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From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
not any; not one
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
opera-house
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From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
an amount of time
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
and nothing more
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time the capital possessed but one large, newly built theatre--the opera-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ordered his man to drive to the opera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here representations of the drama, comedy, and opera were given, and often on one and the same evening, the performances lasting, as a rule, from early evening to midnight.
at the time that
From this reading It was just the period when Russians had conceived a passion for the drama.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE EIGHT-IN-HAND Prince Ghedimin left his secret domicile in a simply appointed sledge, without crest, his coachman wearing no livery.
