used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
ArchnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was in fact, the St. James's of that quarter of London.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
half-a-crown
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From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
hazarding
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From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
high-classadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
ten 10s
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in fact, the St. James's of that quarter of London.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It was in fact, the St. James's of that quarter of London.
journalistsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələsts/
plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
and nothing more
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
a narrow way or road
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
immediately past
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
not any; not one
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was in fact, the St. James's of that quarter of London.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
St
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From this reading It was in fact, the St. James's of that quarter of London.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Its reputation was thoroughly high-class, and more particularly that of a theatre patronised by Society.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was no pit, and the gallery seats were half-a-crown for example.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The long and successful run of a play at the Park Lane had just concluded, and the theatrical journalists were hazarding this or that surmise as to what would be next produced.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
a late time of life
From this reading AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The Park Lane Theatre in Oxford Street, about two hundred yards east of the Marble Arch, was one of the most successful houses of those many theatres which have sprung up in London during the last few years.
