used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
react verbally
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
CandidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
Carl
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From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
CriticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
a boy or man
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
assemble or get together
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
Gerok
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From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
a single distinct event
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
having a point
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
PrelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
prompternoun
someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
Razman
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From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
RobbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
Räuber
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From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
express in words
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
Schiller'snounUS /ˈʃɪlərz/
possessive form of “schiller” — German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
SingernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading The actor pointed at the prompter below, and said timidly: “The fellow down there.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
literature in metrical form
From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
von
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From this reading The Prelate and the Singer The following humorous incident is told in verse of Prelate Carl von Gerok, the recently deceased author of “Palm Leaves.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
at the time that
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
whistlernounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
which person or people
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
the words that are spoken
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _On the Stage and Off_ To a Critic You may whistle me in or whistle me off, But that does not say, the whistler is smart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A Candid Answer A young actor was playing Razman in Schiller’s “Räuber” (Robbers).
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When he says to Moor: “Come, let us go to the Bohemian forest and gather a robber band,” Moor cries harshly: “Fellow, who put these words into your mouth!”
