used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
(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 In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
benignest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
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 He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
hawkernounUS /ˈhɔːkər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
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 He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
not any; not one
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
not divisible by two
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
have in common
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the commencement it had been productive of great satisfaction to both parties.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
a source of difficulty
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The connection between the baron and the actors had suffered various changes since the arrival of the latter.
precisely as stated
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was liberal in gifts: he bought little presents for the actresses from every millinery hawker, and contrived to send over many an odd bottle of champagne to the actors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
belonging to which person
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
Wilhelm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In return for all this, our company took every sort of trouble with his play; and Wilhelm spared no diligence in learning, with extreme correctness, the sublime speeches of that very eminent hero, whose part had fallen to his share.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As the baron for the first time in his life now saw one of those plays, with which he had already graced a private theatre, put into the hands of real actors, and in the fair way for a decent exhibition, he showed the benignest humor in the world.
