used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Raikes, the character actor, changed the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
Boulogne
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From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Raikes, the character actor, changed the subject.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Raikes, the character actor, changed the subject.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
denouncingverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
Higgs
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From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
monologuenounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
on one occasion
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
by chance
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
Raikes
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From this reading Raikes, the character actor, changed the subject.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading Willett, denouncing the stupidity of the public, as purely a monologue artiste.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Raikes, the character actor, changed the subject.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not that they know what they DO want," he concluded, mournfully.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
Willett
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From this reading "The Belle of Boulogne," in which Willett sustained the role of Cyrus K. Higgs, a Chicago millionaire, was slowly fading away on a diet of paper, and this possibly prejudiced him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading If Willett once got started on the wrongs of the ill-fated "Belle," general conversation would become impossible.
