used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Call at stage-door at ten A. M. Monday.
CANDIDATESnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading CANDIDATES FOR SHORT CLOTHES.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
clothing in general
From this reading CANDIDATES FOR SHORT CLOTHES.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
the specified day of the month
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CANDIDATES FOR SHORT CLOTHES.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
ten 10s
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
HuntsmannounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Call at stage-door at ten A. M. Monday.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Call at stage-door at ten A. M. Monday.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
participate in games or sport
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
promptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading CANDIDATES FOR SHORT CLOTHES.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
stage-door
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From this reading Call at stage-door at ten A. M. Monday.
not in physical motion
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Call at stage-door at ten A. M. Monday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week before the date of the opening of a spectacular play at any metropolitan theatre an advertisement reading something like this appears in the want columns of the daily papers:-- Wanted--Three hundred girls for the ballet in "The Blue Huntsman," at Bishop's Theatre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this simple advertisement the theatrical instinct which prompts the press agent to exaggerate facts concerning his attraction is very beautifully displayed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The number of girls wanted is probably not in excess of fifty; still the local manager does not care to waste money upon this little advertisement without getting an advertisement for his show out of it.
