used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
autocratnounUS /ˈɔːtəkræt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
avoidless
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From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
burletta
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From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
bywaysnounUS /ˈbaɪweɪz/
plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
ConsultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
court-yard
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From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
CRESCENTnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
DEBUTverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
divertissement
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From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
evolvesverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “evolve” — work out
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
harlequinades
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From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
interludesnounUS /ˈɪntərluːdz/
plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
Lignenoun
a linear unit (1/40 inch) used to measure diameter of buttons
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
melodramasnounUS /ˈmelədrɑːməz/
plural of “melodrama” — an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
in motion
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
not any; not one
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
unities
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From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
unsuspectinglyadverb
without suspicions
From this reading But it is in tragedy his constructive ability is especially apparent, and his characters, tripping along unsuspectingly in the sunny byways, are suddenly confronted by the terrifying mask and realize life is not all pleasant pastime and that the Greek philosophy of retribution is nature's law, preserving the unities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
versatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrsətəl/
having great diversity or variety
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
migratory
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
at the time that
From this reading When the time comes, the Master of events, adjusting them in prescribed lines, reaches by stern obligation the avoidless conclusion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Consulting no law but his own will, the Marquis de Ligne had lived as though he were the autocrat of fate itself instead of one of its servants, and therefore was surprised when the venerable playwright prepared the unexpected denouement.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DEBUT IN THE CRESCENT CITY A versatile dramatic poet is grim Destiny, making with equal facility tragedy, farce, burletta, masque or mystery.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is his inn, and, like the wandering master of interludes, he sets up his stage in the court-yard, beneath the windows of mortals, takes out his figures and evolves charming comedies, stirring melodramas, spirited harlequinades and moving divertissement.
