used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a new word.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
ad-libbing
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From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
for the reason that
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
he's
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From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new word.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
libitum
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From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new word.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
a brief written record
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
ParksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
stage-participle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Stanley’s lost; he’s ad-libbing to beat the band," John heard Page remark.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the midst of all this confusion, John took note of it and next day learned of Parks that it was a stage-participle made from _ad libitum_.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a new word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An actor ad-libbing was an actor talking on and on to fill space in some kind of a stage wait or because, as with Stanley, he had forgotten his lines.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was a new word.
