used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
Arrah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
put or send forth
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
moving swiftly
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
histrionnoun
a theatrical performer
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
NanounUS /nɑː/
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
and nothing more
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
Pogue
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From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
pranced
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From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
ScudverbUS /skʌd/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The star is a horse that pranced about the stage in the most natural manner possible, carefully avoiding the orchestra.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
precisely as stated
From this reading The plot is not very strong, and suggests recollections of the _Flying Scud, Arrah Na Pogue_, and _The Silver King_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
(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 But the sagacious steed knew its business thoroughly well, and was indeed an admirable histrion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite, however, of his anxiety to keep out of the stalls, suggestive as they were (but only in name) of the stable, some little alarm was created in the neighbourhood of the Conductor, which did not entirely subside until the fall of the curtain.
