used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
billedadjectiveUS /bɪld/
having a beak or bill as specified
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
business-appearing
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From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading SNEEZING SILVER DOLLARS.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
Gerard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
a message received and understood
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
immediately past
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading SNEEZING SILVER DOLLARS.
SNEEZINGnounUS /ˈsniːzɪŋ/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading SNEEZING SILVER DOLLARS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
express in speech
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
which person or people
From this reading It was beginning to spread among the impatient spectators, who had been clamoring for some time for the curtain to go up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to impart to you the sad information that Gerard Zolverein, the magician billed to appear here this evening, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Midland Hotel at five minutes to eight this evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Just then a clean, bright, business-appearing young man stepped in front of the curtain and immediately began to speak:
Zolverein
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From this reading At last the report had reached the theater that Zolverein, the great magician, was dead.
