used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
abridgementnounUS /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
a shortened version of a written work
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
anew
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
annoysverbUS /əˈnɔɪz/
third-person singular of “annoy” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
for the reason that
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
belnounUS /bel/
a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
BrighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
cannot
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From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
true confidential information
From this reading Further details I cannot give now.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
di
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From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
don't
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From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
else
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From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
divisible by two
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
at any time
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further details I cannot give now.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Further details I cannot give now.
the act of departing
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
MelodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
Messrs
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From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Further details I cannot give now.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
and nothing more
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
RagtimenounUS /ˈræɡtaɪm/
music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
repertorynounUS /ˈrepərtɔːri/
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
express in words
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
ShinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
Shubert
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From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
a special situation
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
UnnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading And I know that our present type of musical comedy is so good, so vigorous and snappy, that it tends to kill off its predecessors; a repertory is the only thing; and the usual objections to repertory will fail here, because in this case the devotees of musical shows will know in advance that “it is going to be a good show.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don’t know whether the bill should change every day or every week; I feel certain that there ought to be half a dozen centres across the continent, and two or three touring companies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Because I like musical comedy and it annoys me that I can hear _Un bel di_ (which I want never to hear again) fifteen times a season, and cannot hear _The Sun Shines Brighter_ or _The Ragtime Melodrama_ ever again.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That is the abridgement of a scheme, and I say I shall do it in the hope that someone else, even if it be the Messrs Shubert, will do it instead.
