used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
any thing at all
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
Elsie
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From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
HoneynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
motion-picture
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From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
song-dance
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From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
the season of growth
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
carry out
From this reading For the song-dance specialty that was about to take place was of a different order from anything that had been known in that theatre heretofore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
to-night
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From this reading Perhaps to-night, however, there was reasonable excuse for genuine anticipation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening in the early spring, during the interval between the films in a motion-picture theatre on lower Broadway, a thrill of excitement went through the audience, which was of the sort that desires to live on thrills.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading There was real grace and beauty in the dancing, genuine melody in the voice of the singer, and something sweet and wholesome about the whole performance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The act was entitled "And Do You Ken Elsie Marley, Honey?"
