used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISPOSING OF A RUFFIAN.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Between the acts, Cassie came to Frank.
anew
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the acts, Cassie came to Frank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Between the acts, Cassie came to Frank.
CassienounUS /ˈkæsi/
tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
From this reading Between the acts, Cassie came to Frank.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
DISPOSINGverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading DISPOSING OF A RUFFIAN.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISPOSING OF A RUFFIAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
with speed
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
recurring again and again
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
RUFFIANnoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading DISPOSING OF A RUFFIAN.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He expected to hear that odious hiss again, but to his surprise, it was not repeated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The curtain fell on the first act, and the applause of the audience showed that the spectators were satisfied thus far.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is possible that Frank did not appear at his best at the outset, but he quickly got into the work.
