1873
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From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
74
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From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
NebraskanounUS /nəˈbræskə/
a midwestern state on the Great Plains
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
re-invigorated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
STARRINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading STARRING.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
carry out
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was doing nothing at the time, and we thought that he would like to take a trip through the States, as he had never been East.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Texas Jack and I spent several weeks in hunting in the western part of Nebraska, and at the end of our vacation we felt greatly re-invigorated and ready for another theatrical campaign.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Thinking that Wild Bill would be quite an acquisition to the troupe, we wrote to him at Springfield, Missouri, offering him a large salary if he would play with us that winter.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading We accordingly proceeded to New York and organized a company for the season of 1873-74.
