used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK IS GIVEN A PART.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of 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 This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
All-Star
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From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
Barnaby
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From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
CombinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
efficacynounUS /ˈefɪkæsi/
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK IS GIVEN A PART.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading FRANK IS GIVEN A PART.
a state of high honor
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
coins made of gold
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK IS GIVEN A PART.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FRANK IS GIVEN A PART.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
participate in games or sport
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
reorganizedadjectiveUS /riˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
organized again
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
repertorynounUS /ˈrepərtɔːri/
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
and nothing more
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
stage-manager
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From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
carry out
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This play was now simply one of the numerous pieces in the repertory of the reorganized company, the donkey and the bloodhounds being relegated to the background for the time being, although the famous “Gold Band” was retained in all its glory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Barnaby Haley believed in the efficacy of a band of music to draw spectators in small cities and country towns.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks later Frank was startled by a request to take a part himself owing to the illness of one of the actors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The request came from the stage-manager of the “Empire Theater Comedy Company,” which was, in fact, the reorganized “All-Star Combination,” formerly on the road playing a “modernized version” of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
