used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
the act of departing
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
one or the other of two
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
divisible by two
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
engage in
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
Melina
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From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
the force of workers available
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
Philina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
on the contrary
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
selves-two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The departure of Philina did not make a deep sensation, either in the theatre or in the public.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
a special situation
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus her fine, and, for the stage, even happy, talents were of no avail to her.
Wilhelm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She noted down, as formerly, the principles of Wilhelm; she guided herself according to his theory and his example; there was of late a something in her nature that rendered her more interesting.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She never was in earnest with any thing: the women universally detested her; the men rather wished to see her selves-two than on the boards.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The other members of the company took greater labor on them to supply her place: the Frau Melina, in particular, was much distinguished by her diligence and zeal.
