used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
Bandit's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
ConfreresnounUS /ˈkɑːnfrerz/
plural of “confrere” — a person who is member of one's class or profession
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
dearly loved
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
favoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
immediately past
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
Melodrame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
MessieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
RemorselessadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
threepennyadjective
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
vestigesnounUS /ˈvestɪdʒɪz/
plural of “vestige” — an indication that something has been present
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The historian takes a view of the British stage as represented by the irregular drama, the regular having (ere the date of the events to which this narrative is restricted) disappeared from the vestiges of creation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They entered the little theatre, and the Cobbler with them; but the last retired modestly to the threepenny row.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading "Very dear," murmured Vance, as he carefully buttoned the pocket to which he restored a purse woven from links of steel, after the fashion of chain mail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young gentlemen were favoured with reserved seats, price one shilling.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Ah, Messieurs and Confreres the Dramatic Authors, do not flatter yourselves that we are about to give you a complacent triumph over the Grand Melodrame of "The Remorseless Baron and the Bandit's Child."
