Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

call forth

From this reading THE SMUGGLER BREED.

with brightness

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

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From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

call forth

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

in the manner of someone who is very hungry

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

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

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

a narrow way or road

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

general activity and motion

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a woman of refinement

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

not able to be found

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a small or moderate or token amount

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

express in words

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading THE SMUGGLER BREED.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading THE SMUGGLER BREED.

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

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading On an April evening, fifteen months later, a certain liveliness could have been noted in the vicinity of Drury Lane Theatre.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

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

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

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

From this reading The occasion was another season of opera in English, and as the offering for the night was _Madam Butterfly_, the usual heterogeneous fraternity of Puccini-worshippers were gathering in large numbers.

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

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Although the splendour of Covent Garden (which had been closed for the war) was missing, the boxes held their modicum of brilliantly dressed women; and through the audience there was a considerable sprinkling of soldiers, mostly from the British Dominions and America, grasping hungrily at one of the few war-time London theatrical productions that did not engender a deep and lasting melancholy--to say nothing of a deep and lasting doubt of English humour and English delicacy.