500
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From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading It was accorded a hearty reception.
anew
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
brazenlyadverbUS /ˈbreɪzənli/
in a brazen manner
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
BrewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
BuckeyenounUS /ˈbʌkaɪ/
the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
put or send forth
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
divisible by two
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
at any time
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
five-reel
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From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It was accorded a hearty reception.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
of great significance or value
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was accorded a hearty reception.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
LaughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
held or filled or in use
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
on the contrary
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was accorded a hearty reception.
ReelsnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
stressedadjectiveUS /strest/
suffering severe physical strain or distress
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
a source of difficulty
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the first showing of the Buckeye company’s new five-reel comedy--Five Reels-500 Laughs--entitled Brewing Trouble, two important members of its cast occupied balcony seats and one of them throughout the piece brazenly applauded the screen art of her husband.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was accorded a hearty reception.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading The new piece proved to be a rather broadly stressed burlesque of the type of picture drama that has done so much to endear the personality of Edgar Wayne to his public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was nothing to which it might be compared save the company’s previous Hearts on Fire, and it seemed to be felt that the present offering had surpassed even that masterpiece of satire.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
which person or people
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I don’t care who sees me,” she would reply ever and again to his whispered protests.
