used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The trouble was--the fun could become too real!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The trouble was--the fun could become too real!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
being one more than seven
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
the act of departing
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
Hendriks
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From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
immediately past
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
and nothing more
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The trouble was--the fun could become too real!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
still-unopened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
ticket-booth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Hendriks had been in line since early the morning before, and so he was only a block or so from the still-unopened ticket-booth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The trouble was--the fun could become too real!
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading It was going to be the show of the century--absolutely the tops.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble was--the fun could become too real!
Ultrarama
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a line eight blocks long outside the theater--the theater that had been specially built to contain _Ultrarama_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was to be the last word in theatre fun; you experienced the action as if you were there.
