used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
in addition
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
greatly pleased
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
cause to move by striking
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
Kyle
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From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
mirth-provoking
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From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
not divisible by two
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
stuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
a special situation
From this reading Jack did the same thing he had done on the previous day and was moderately well applauded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The people seemed to like him, and this delighted Ted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As usual, however, Sam Kyle created the most laughter, for he had an act that was mirth-provoking, and he took advantage of various happenings in the ring to turn a joke or do some odd stunt that was sure to bring forth clapping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading JACK MAKES A HIT That afternoon’s performance was well attended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ted Chester, with his miniature automobile, made a hit also.
