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From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Is it any wonder that this society is always exposed to the attacks of the malcontents?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Is it any wonder that this society is always exposed to the attacks of the malcontents?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
a state at a particular time
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder that this society is always exposed to the attacks of the malcontents?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading Is it any wonder that this society is always exposed to the attacks of the malcontents?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
an amount of time
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading But at this period the attacks had a more practical object.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
at the time that
From this reading BEHIND THE CURTAIN (1869) The Swedish theatre was at this time exposed to many attacks, and when is a theatre not in that condition?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The theatre is a miniature society within society, with a monarch, ministers, officials, and a whole number of classes, ranged above one another in ranks.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Is it any wonder that this society is always exposed to the attacks of the malcontents?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A former provincial actor had written a pamphlet against the Theatre Royal, of little real importance, but with the result that the author was invited to a seat on the board of directors.
