used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
Cardomay's
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From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
Eliphalet
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From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
an act that fails
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Perhaps the truth was that Eliphalet was getting old.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Perhaps the truth was that Eliphalet was getting old.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the truth was that Eliphalet was getting old.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
playgoers
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From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
repertoirenounUS /ˈrepərtwɑːr/
the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The most skilful tricks of lighting and make-up failed to conceal this obvious fact.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Perhaps the truth was that Eliphalet was getting old.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Night Cry” was a failure—and a melancholy failure at that.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “He ought to retire,” said the wise playgoers, as they passed sorrowfully from the theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why this should have been is hard to understand, since, as a play, it compared favourably with many successful productions in Eliphalet Cardomay’s repertoire.
