adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
adapternounUS /əˈdæptər/
a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
Bergerac
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From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
Coquelin
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From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
Cyrano
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From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
d'œuvre
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From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
folk-lore
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From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
mutilationsnounUS /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “mutilation” — an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
retainsverbUS /rɪˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
Richard
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From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
Rostandnoun
French dramatist and poet whose play immortalized Cyrano de Bergerac (1868-1918)
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
Rostand's
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From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The success of M. Rostand’s brilliant drama, _Cyrano de Bergerac_, in its English dress proves once more the truth of this adage.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this way we profit by the vast labor and study which Rostand and Coquelin gave to the original production.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Among the proverbs of Spanish folk-lore there is a saying that good wine retains its flavor in spite of rude bottles and cracked cups.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The fun and pathos, the wit and satire, of the original pierce through the halting, feeble translation like light through a ragged curtain, dazzling the spectators and setting their enthusiasm ablaze.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those who love the theatre at its best, when it appeals to our finer instincts and moves us to healthy laughter and tears, owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Mansfield for his courage in giving us, as far as the difference of language and rhythm would allow, this _chef d’œuvre_ unchanged, free from the mutilations of the adapter, with the author’s wishes and the stage decorations followed into the smallest detail.
