used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
any person at all
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
for the reason that
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
can't
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From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Exactly,” Mal said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
Mal
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From this reading “Exactly,” Mal said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
Peggy
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From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
participate in games or sport
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
with speed
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Exactly,” Mal said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
(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 You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I have to do first is get to understand the actors as they are, and then start building from there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I can’t force anyone to fit precisely into my own preconceived notions of a character, because if I tried, the performance would be stiff and unnatural.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, a director has to work with actors, as well as with a play.
You're
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From this reading “You’re catching on to the tricks pretty quickly, Peggy.
