used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
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 After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
catcallsnounUS /ˈkætkɔːlz/
plural of “catcall” — a cry expressing disapproval
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
Cutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
Evas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
GumptionnounUS /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
sound practical judgment
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
hissesnounUS /ˈhɪsɪz/
plural of “hiss” — a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
on one occasion
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
pea-shooters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
participate in games or sport
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
SiberiannounUS /saɪˈbɪriən/
a native or inhabitant of Siberia
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
Topsies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an uproar in the theatre, which the ushers and the police were unable to quell for some time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while, however, the curtain went up once more, and the play proceeded in a tangle of "real Siberian bloodhounds," _Gumption Cutes_, _Marks_, _Topsies_, _Little Evas_, escaping slaves, slave hunters and general excitement and confusion.
which person or people
From this reading He threatened to have the persons who were using the pea-shooters arrested, and this threat was greeted by hisses and catcalls.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The curtain was rung down, and then, after a short wait, the manager came out and said the show would go on, if the audience would behave.
