used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
a person who is in charge
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
COMEDIANnounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading FRANK'S NEW COMEDIAN.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
put on clothes
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
FRANK'SnounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading FRANK'S NEW COMEDIAN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
the force of workers available
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FRANK'S NEW COMEDIAN.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
get by special effort
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His chief object was to secure good newspaper notices and recommendations from the theater managers in the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day came for the great dress rehearsal of "True Blue," to which the theatrical people of Denver, the newspaper men, and a great number of prominent people had been invited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was to be an afternoon performance, so that it would not interfere with any of the regular theatrical attractions to play in town that night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frank had determined on this course at great expense, but he believed he would be repaid for the outlay.
