used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
brewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
cannot
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From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
Drury
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From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
effaced
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From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
an act that fails
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
femininitynounUS /ˌfeməˈnɪnəti/
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
the act of departing
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
a narrow way or road
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
engage in
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
Peggy
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From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
by chance
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
on the contrary
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
express in words
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
someone who visits
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Any wench may learn to act, but the successful brewing of tea demands the exercise of such judgment as cannot be easily acquired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
witcherynoun
the art of sorcery
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
Woffington
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From this reading “Mrs. Woffington,” said he, passing on his empty cup, “let me tell you I count it a pity so excellent a brewer of tea should waste her time upon the stage.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Briefly, the woman is effaced by the act of going on the stage; but the brewing of tea is a revelation of femininity.”
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Let the play be damned, sir, rather than a woman's soul,” shouted Johnson.
a late time of life
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Meantime you will have another cup of tea, Mr. Johnson,” said Peggy, smiling with a witchery of that type which, exercised in later years, caused her visitor to make a resolution never to frequent the green room of Drury Lane--a resolution which was possibly strengthened by the failure of his tragedy.
