192
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From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
24th
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From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
37th
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From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
bridge-tables
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From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
Broadway'snounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪz/
possessive form of “broadway” — a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
CORPSEnounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
house-managers
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From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
intelligentzia
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From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
low-brows
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From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
moroselyadverb
in a morose manner
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
play-going
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From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
producersnounUS /prəˈduːsərz/
plural of “producer” — someone who manufactures something
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
radiosnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊz/
plural of “radio” — medium for communication
From this reading The penetrating rain kept the play-going public close to its radios and bridge-tables.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
get by special effort
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
THEATRE-AUDIENCE
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From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
walking-papers
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From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
weather-bureau
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From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
at the time that
From this reading On the evening of Monday, September 24th, therefore, when a misty rain softened the electric blaze of Broadway’s theatrical district, it was viewed morosely by house-managers and producers from 37th Street to Columbus Circle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ARE INTRODUCED A THEATRE-AUDIENCE AND A CORPSE The dramatic season of 192- began in a disconcerting manner.
which person or people
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Several plays were then and there given their walking-papers by the men higher up, who called upon God and the weather-bureau to witness their discomfiture.
produce a literary work
From this reading Eugene O’Neill had neglected to write a new play in time to secure the financial encouragement of the _intelligentzia_; and as for the “low-brows,” having attended play after play without enthusiasm, they had deserted the legitimate theatre for the more ingenuous delights of the motion picture palaces.
