Chapter VI

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

in an abundant manner

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

in addition

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

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

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

put or send forth

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

increasing by successive addition

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

negotiation between nations

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a movement into or inward

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

set up or found

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

associated with women and not with men

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

-ing form of “implicate” — bring into intimate and incriminating connection

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

marked by elaborately complex detail

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

impaired by diminution

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

to a measurable degree

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

migratory

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

abnormally large

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

and nothing more

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the local environment

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

by chance

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

with speed

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

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From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

without mercy or pity

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

unusual or striking

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

term of address for a man

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

in a special manner

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

third-person singular of “stimulate” — act as a stimulant

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The play possesses, likewise, the practical advantages of a small cast, implicating only nine persons and requiring for its display only three simple sets of scenery.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

not restrained or controlled

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

characterized by variety

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

communicated in the form of words

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

be dressed in

From this reading Her mobile face took on every shade of expression that the human face can wear, and perhaps not the least natural was the open, artless, sunny countenance which quickly won _Sir Philip’s_ love.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

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

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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

From this reading Aside from the impossibility of most of these occurrences,--a defect which is measurably lessened by Belasco’s deft treatment of them,--and also from the blemish of intricacy in the substructure of the plot, “La Belle Russe” is an effective play, of the society-melodrama order,--the action of it being free and cumulative, the characters well drawn, and the interest sustained.

which person or people

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.

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

From this reading It contains an interesting exposition of monstrous feminine wickedness, and stimulates thought upon the infatuation that can be caused by seductive physical beauty, and it suggests the singular spectacle of baffled depravity stumbling among its attempted self-justifications,--_Beatrice_, of course, entering various verbal pleas in extenuation which, accepted, would establish her as a victim of ruthless society instead of her own unbridled tendencies.

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From this reading The San Francisco production of it was abundantly successful, Miss Jeffreys-Lewis, who had previously won high praise by performances of _Stéphanie de Mohrivart_, and also of the _Countess Zicka_, in “Diplomacy,” being specially commended, one observer declaring that, though her performances of those parts were good examples of the acting required in the tense dramatic situations of a duel of keen wits, “her _Geraldine_ [_Beatrice_] _Glandore_ is more varied, more vivid, more intense, and generally powerful.