Chapter I

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

plural of “acrobat” — an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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 _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

for the reason that

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

next to; at the side of

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a typeface with thick heavy lines

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

plural of “clown” — a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

in or to another place

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

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From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

and nothing more

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

United States humorist and writer of satirical short stories (1885-1933)

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

the sound of laughing

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

expressing deep emotion

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

come together

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

the force of workers available

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a form of address for a man

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

many times at short intervals

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

designed for or restricted to a single person

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

take away possessions from someone

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

plural of “stylite” — an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

shedding tears

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

in or at that place or location

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

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

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is indicated by _underscores_; boldface text is indicated by =equals signs=

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _These, Too_ 203 _The “Vulgar” Comic Strip_ 213 _The Krazy Kat That Walks by Himself_ 231 _The Damned Effrontery of the Two-a-Day_ 249 _They Call It Dancing_ 267 _St Simeon Stylites_ 277 _Burlesque, Circus, Clowns, and Acrobats_ 291 _The True and Inimitable Kings of Laughter_ 297

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

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

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

which person or people

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the objects of a special diligence and a consideration wholly affectionate, just because there is not about them the stress of a great name and authority._”

United States theatrical producer noted for a series of extravagant revues known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1869-1932)

From this reading _First Edition_ _Tearing a Passion to Ragtime_ 69 _Toujours Jazz_ 83 _Mr Dooley, Meet Mr Lardner_ 111 _A Tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld_ 129 _The Darktown Strutters on Broadway_ 149 _Plan for a Lyric Theatre in America_ 161 _The One-Man Show_ 177 _The Dæmonic in the American Theatre_ 191