used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
a youthful male person
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
can't
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From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
congratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
a female human offspring
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
don't
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From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
else
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From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
divisible by two
From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
a man of refinement
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
engage in
From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I can't even make out the different actors.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
on the contrary
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
REGENTnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
express in words
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She don't act a bit, but she dances nicely."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
carry out
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
a special situation
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _The latter tries to murder her and is shot by the Comic Pirate.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
(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 Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then explanations take place, by which every body is proved to be the father or daughter of every body else, and the play is ended by an appropriate suggestion from the_ REGENT, _that the entire party should engage in a congratulatory dance._ _Dull Old Gentleman._ "Well, I must say I don't understand any thing about it.
which person or people
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Who is the rather pretty, fat woman, dressed like a boy.
