adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
AmbiguitiesnounUS /æmbəˈɡjuːətiz/
plural of “ambiguity” — an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE DRAMA.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
candidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE DRAMA.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
FijinounUS /ˈfiːdʒi/
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
LITERATUREnounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE DRAMA.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
MUSICnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE DRAMA.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
play'snounUS /pleɪz/
possessive form of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
PrimatenounUS /ˈpraɪmeɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
riskinessnounUS /ˈrɪskinəs/
a state of danger involving risk
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE DRAMA.
TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The Primate of Fiji' was duly accepted and put into rehearsal by the astute and enterprising manager of the Ambiguities Theatre.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 'It's a risk,' he said candidly, when he read the manuscript over, 'a decided risk, Mr. Berkeley; I acknowledge the riskiness, but I don't mind trying it for all that.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see, you've staked everything upon the doubtful supposition that the Public possesses a certain amount of elementary intelligence, and a certain appreciation of genuine original wit and humour.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your play's literature, good literature; and that's rather a speculative element to introduce into the regular theatre nowadays.
