Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

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From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

any thing at all

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

on or to one side

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “Too late----” She had not got beyond those words.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

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From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

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From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

an act that fails

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

set up or found

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Too late----” She had not got beyond those words.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

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From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

a tenant who holds a lease

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Too late----” She had not got beyond those words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

the local environment

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

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From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

not in physical motion

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Too late----” She had not got beyond those words.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

at the time that

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

during the time that

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He read this letter--one of several which he had received from Colman during the week prophesying disaster--without impatience, and threw it aside without a further thought.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had no thought for anything save the expression that had been on the face of Mary Horneck as she had spoken his lines-- “When lovely woman stoops to folly, And finds too late....”

United States historian (1908-1999)

From this reading When Goldsmith reached his chambers in Brick Court, he found awaiting him a letter from Colman, the lessee of Covent Garden Theatre, to let him know that Woodward and Mrs. Abington had resigned their parts in his comedy which had been in rehearsal for a week, and that he, Colman, felt they were right in doing so, as the failure of the piece was so inevitable.

the words that are spoken

From this reading “Too late----” She had not got beyond those words.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He hoped that Dr. Goldsmith would be discreet enough to sanction its withdrawal while its withdrawal was still possible.