used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
DeprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
disarraynounUS /ˌdɪsərˈeɪ/
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
the act of departing
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
hoodlumsnounUS /ˈhuːdləmz/
plural of “hoodlum” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
I'm
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From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
I've
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From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
ringleadersnounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdərz/
plural of “ringleader” — a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve lowered the curtain and I’m going to keep it lowered till the hoodlums settle down or get thrown out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
to-night
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From this reading The majority of people here to-night have paid good money to see this show.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deprived of its ringleaders, the mob fell into such disarray that it was ready to be cowed by the manager of the theater.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had waited for the police to remove the chief pirates, and now he addressed the audience with the one speech that could have had success:
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It is a good show and played by a company of ladies and gentlemen from one of the best theaters in New York, and I propose to have them treated as such while they are in our city.
