1814
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From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
abominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
IndependentsnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənts/
plural of “independent” — a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
MAITLANDnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
THEATREnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since 1814 they have advanced, and consequently they not only go to plays and dance like other Christians, but the freer, less prejudiced, and more enlightened encourage the ballet, spend their holidays in Paris, and study French character there.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Zachariah, however, had a side open to literature, and though he had never seen a play acted, he read plays.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But for a long time he held out.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The theatre and dancing in 1814 were an abomination to the Independents.
Zachariah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE THEATRE MAJOR MAITLAND was very fond of the theatre, and as he had grown fond of Zachariah, and frequently called at his house, sometimes on business and sometimes for pleasure, he often asked his friend to accompany him.
