Chapter VII

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

(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 RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

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From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading TWO DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

someone who writes plays

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

an expectation

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

be excessively hot

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

fasten with a hook

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

and nothing more

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

a narrow way or road

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

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 RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

a singer of folk songs

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

and nothing more

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

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From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

giving satisfaction

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was with a less assured demeanour, therefore, than usual, and with an expectancy somewhat tempered with awe, that Mr. Samuel Erin repaired to the parlour.

precisely as stated

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading TWO DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

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From this reading That Mr. Harris, of Covent Garden, should have snapped at the ‘Vortigern’ bait had been a satisfactory circumstance enough (though indeed he had only ‘sucked it’ and got off the hook), but the coming of Sheridan was quite another matter.

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

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

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

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

which person or people

From this reading RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN— The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator, dramatist, minstrel who ran Through each mode of the lyre and was master of all— was a very great man in those days in many ways; but what made him just now of especial importance to Mr. Samuel Erin was that he was the manager of Drury Lane Theatre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Compared with him, all other managers were small fry.